Phosphate application per hectare of cropland in Germany
Germany: Phosphate application per hectare of cropland was 10.83 in 2023. β Volatile
Phosphate application per hectare of cropland in Germany, 1961β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, phosphate application per hectare of cropland in Germany stood at 10.83.
That represents a change of up 23.2% on the previous year and down 48.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, phosphate application per hectare of cropland in Germany peaked at 97.41 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 8.7, in 2021.
That places Germany 98th out of 200 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 | 76.69 | 60.09 | 89.85 | 9 |
| 1970s | 94.76 | 87.83 | 97.41 | 10 |
| 1980s | 76.42 | 69.05 | 88.07 | 10 |
| 1990s | 33.96 | 29.99 | 44.15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.23 | 12.93 | 26.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.31 | 15.18 | 22.45 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.72 | 8.7 | 14.58 | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Germany
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 527.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6813 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1786 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 0.8714 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 0.8714 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is phosphate application per hectare of cropland in Germany?
- Phosphate application per hectare of cropland in Germany was 10.83 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest phosphate application per hectare of cropland recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 97.41 in 1973.
- What is the lowest phosphate application per hectare of cropland recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.7 in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for phosphate application per hectare of cropland?
- Germany ranks 98th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is phosphate application per hectare of cropland rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Phosphate application per hectare of cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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