Nitrogen fertilizer use in Sudan
Sudan: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 120,477 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 120,477 tonnes for nitrogen fertilizer use in 2023.
That represents a change of up 163.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Sudan peaked at 249,687 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 28,719 tonnes, in 2012.
Sudan ranks 63rd of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 28,719 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 45,645 tonnes | +58.9% |
| 2014 | 40,533 tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 76,926 tonnes | +89.8% |
| 2016 | 178,844 tonnes | +132.5% |
| 2017 | 163,915 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 120,477 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 2019 | 120,477 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 249,687 tonnes | +107.2% |
| 2021 | 120,477 tonnes | -51.7% |
| 2022 | 120,455 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 120,477 tonnes | +0.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 120,477 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 14,884 tonnes, 8.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 120,477 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15,117 tonnes, 8.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 96,942 tonnes | 28,719 tonnes | 178,844 tonnes | 8 |
| 2020s | 152,774 tonnes | 120,455 tonnes | 249,687 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More agriculture & rural data for Sudan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 60.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2936 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 341.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6507 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.8% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Sudan?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Sudan was 120,477 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 249,687 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,719 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Sudan rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Sudan ranks 63rd out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.