Nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines
Philippines: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 653,342 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
653,342 tonnes
Change on year
down 18.2%
World rank
26th
of 202 countries
All-time high
799,021 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
35,815 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines stood at 653,342 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 18.2% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines peaked at 799,021 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 35,815 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Philippines 26th out of 202 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 35,815 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 48,057 tonnes | +34.2% |
| 1963 | 52,000 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1964 | 52,600 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 58,000 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1966 | 66,000 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1967 | 64,330 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1968 | 63,440 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1969 | 101,437 tonnes | +59.9% |
| 1970 | 119,152 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 1971 | 122,000 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 114,500 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1973 | 151,902 tonnes | +32.7% |
| 1974 | 177,381 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1975 | 144,100 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 1976 | 177,200 tonnes | +23.0% |
| 1977 | 174,249 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 205,400 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1979 | 226,700 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1980 | 224,800 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 210,713 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 232,800 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1983 | 244,074 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 180,683 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 1985 | 205,860 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1986 | 298,400 tonnes | +45.0% |
| 1987 | 371,960 tonnes | +24.7% |
| 1988 | 372,081 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 374,642 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 400,640 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 302,700 tonnes | -24.4% |
| 1992 | 362,600 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1993 | 401,142 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1994 | 401,961 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 397,333 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 482,500 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1997 | 548,215 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1998 | 409,362 tonnes | -25.3% |
| 1999 | 480,389 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2000 | 488,177 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 507,348 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 445,244 tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2003 | 572,571 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2004 | 629,808 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 544,134 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 2006 | 474,332 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2007 | 519,960 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 401,297 tonnes | -22.8% |
| 2009 | 428,140 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 593,226 tonnes | +38.6% |
| 2011 | 518,448 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2012 | 470,000 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 527,459 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 595,539 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 526,906 tonnes | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 628,136 tonnes | +19.2% |
| 2017 | 761,288 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 2018 | 649,676 tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2019 | 709,569 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 750,453 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 715,904 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 799,021 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 2023 | 653,342 tonnes | -18.2% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 653,342 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54,228 tonnes, 12.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 653,342 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 21,697 tonnes, 30.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 60,187 tonnes | 35,815 tonnes | 101,437 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 161,258 tonnes | 114,500 tonnes | 226,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 271,601 tonnes | 180,683 tonnes | 374,642 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 418,684 tonnes | 302,700 tonnes | 548,215 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 501,101 tonnes | 401,297 tonnes | 629,808 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 598,025 tonnes | 470,000 tonnes | 761,288 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 729,680 tonnes | 653,342 tonnes | 799,021 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2488 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0859 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 358.34 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Philippines was 653,342 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 799,021 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,815 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Philippines rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Philippines ranks 26th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Nitrogen fertilizer use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures total nitrogen inputs, including synthetic fertilizers alongside organic inputs from manure and crop fixation. Measured in tonnes of nitrogen.