Nitrogen fertilizer use in Syria
Syria: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 59,235 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Syria, 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 Syria stood at 59,235 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 225.1% on the previous year and up 135.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Syria peaked at 275,613 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2,393 tonnes, in 2015.
That places Syria 90th out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,894 tonnes | 8,480 tonnes | 22,760 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 47,202 tonnes | 26,100 tonnes | 79,190 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 124,906 tonnes | 79,781 tonnes | 160,604 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 208,496 tonnes | 158,700 tonnes | 250,458 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 240,571 tonnes | 194,762 tonnes | 275,613 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 49,082 tonnes | 2,393 tonnes | 132,969 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,596 tonnes | 12,942 tonnes | 59,235 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.17 billion current US$ (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 42.9% (2022)
- Rural population 7.15 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 3.7% (2025)
- Rural population 27.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2010)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.7% (2010)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 42.9% (2022)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 42.9% (2022)
- Land under cereal production 2.70 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Syria?
- Nitrogen fertilizer use in Syria was 59,235 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 275,613 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,393 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Syria rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?
- Syria ranks 90th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.