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 91st out of 202 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.
Nitrogen fertilizer use in Syria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,520 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 8,480 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1963 | 10,000 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1964 | 12,098 tonnes | +21.0% |
| 1965 | 12,851 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 12,274 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1967 | 16,912 tonnes | +37.8% |
| 1968 | 22,760 tonnes | +34.6% |
| 1969 | 20,150 tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1970 | 26,100 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 1971 | 34,900 tonnes | +33.7% |
| 1972 | 32,876 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 33,255 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 37,671 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1975 | 48,198 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 1976 | 51,939 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 62,135 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1978 | 65,760 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 79,190 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 1980 | 79,781 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 83,102 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 95,924 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1983 | 119,046 tonnes | +24.1% |
| 1984 | 118,867 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 136,150 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1986 | 143,624 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 158,400 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1988 | 160,604 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 153,565 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 184,809 tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1991 | 158,700 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 1992 | 161,600 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 193,400 tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1994 | 217,095 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1995 | 236,295 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 227,400 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 236,815 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 218,393 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 250,458 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2000 | 236,000 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 194,762 tonnes | -17.5% |
| 2002 | 221,594 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 241,249 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 226,386 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 266,418 tonnes | +17.7% |
| 2006 | 275,613 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 263,117 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 270,207 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 210,362 tonnes | -22.1% |
| 2010 | 119,175 tonnes | -43.3% |
| 2011 | 132,969 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 111,714 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2013 | 25,128 tonnes | -77.5% |
| 2014 | 28,950 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2015 | 2,393 tonnes | -91.7% |
| 2016 | 17,759 tonnes | +642.1% |
| 2017 | 7,480 tonnes | -57.9% |
| 2018 | 20,644 tonnes | +176.0% |
| 2019 | 24,613 tonnes | +19.2% |
| 2020 | 23,987 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 12,942 tonnes | -46.0% |
| 2022 | 18,218 tonnes | +40.8% |
| 2023 | 59,235 tonnes | +225.1% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 59,235 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 14,884 tonnes, 4.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Syria's 59,235 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 29,329 tonnes, 2.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Nitrogen fertilizer use in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +642.1% | 2,393 tonnes | 17,759 tonnes |
| 2023 | +225.1% | 18,218 tonnes | 59,235 tonnes |
| 2018 | +176.0% | 7,480 tonnes | 20,644 tonnes |
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 (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2792 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 42.9% (2022)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 42.9% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.7% (2010)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2010)
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 91st out of 202 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.