Korea, Dem. People's Rep.—Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #158 of 201Updated May 2026
Latest Value
14.7
2023
YoY Change
+107.7%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#158
of 201 countries
Maximum
122.3
2001
Minimum
7.1
2022
CAGR
-8.4%
24 years
Last
14.7
Previous
7.1
Highest
122.3
Lowest
7.1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare) was 14.7 in 2023, ranking #158 out of 201 countries. This represents a +107.7% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 122.3 (2001) and the lowest was 7.1 (2022). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.7 | +107.7% |
| 2022 | 7.1 | -62.5% |
| 2021 | 18.9 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 18.9 | -59.1% |
| 2019 | 46.3 | -48.5% |
| 2018 | 90 | +36.9% |
| 2017 | 65.7 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 67.8 | +32.0% |
| 2015 | 51.4 | -17.0% |
| 2014 | 61.9 | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 75.4 | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 71.2 | -21.2% |
| 2011 | 90.4 | +22.6% |
| 2010 | 73.7 | +30.8% |
| 2009 | 56.4 | +14.7% |
| 2008 | 49.1 | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 51.8 | -21.4% |
| 2006 | 65.9 | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 61.7 | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 69.6 | +55.5% |
| 2003 | 44.8 | -16.8% |
| 2002 | 53.9 | -56.0% |
| 2001 | 122.3 | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 111.3 |
Top Countries — Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | 2,926.4 | 2023 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 2,008.5 | 2023 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 1,291.1 | 2023 |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 1,024.5 | 2023 |
| 5 | Ireland | 895.9 | 2023 |
| 6 | Faroe Islands | 614.3 | 2023 |
| 7 | Seychelles | 573.3 | 2023 |
| 8 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 532.8 | 2023 |
| 9 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 484 | 2023 |
| 10 | Viet Nam | 419.9 | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).