Small states - Fertilizer consumption

Fertilizer consumption (% of fertilizer production)

Fertilizer consumption (% of fertilizer production) in Small states was 6.89 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 16 years was 7.62 in 2017, while its lowest value was 4.55 in 2006.

Definition: Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients used per unit of arable land. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. For the purpose of data dissemination, FAO has adopted the concept of a calendar year (January to December). Some countries compile fertilizer data on a calendar year basis, while others are on a split-year basis.

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.

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Year Value
2002 5.56
2003 7.14
2004 6.30
2005 4.66
2006 4.55
2007 4.69
2008 5.09
2009 6.11
2010 5.62
2011 5.10
2012 4.70
2013 5.98
2014 6.09
2015 6.29
2016 5.96
2017 7.62
2018 6.89

Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land)

Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land) in Small states was 68.27 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 6 years was 70.82 in 2016, while its lowest value was 55.34 in 2012.

Definition: Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients used per unit of arable land. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. For the purpose of data dissemination, FAO has adopted the concept of a calendar year (January to December). Some countries compile fertilizer data on a calendar year basis, while others are on a split-year basis. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.

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Year Value
2012 55.34
2013 64.51
2014 65.08
2015 66.60
2016 70.82
2017 67.64
2018 68.27

Classification

Topic: Environment Indicators

Sub-Topic: Agricultural production