United States—Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #72 of 201Updated April 2026
Latest Value
127.8
2023
YoY Change
-0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#72
of 201 countries
Maximum
135.7
2013
Minimum
100
2008
CAGR
+0.7%
24 years
Last
127.8
Previous
127.8
Highest
135.7
Lowest
100
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
United States's fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare) was 127.8 in 2023, ranking #72 out of 201 countries. This represents a -0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 135.7 (2013) and the lowest was 100 (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127.8 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 127.8 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 130.6 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 134.6 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 130.1 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 130.3 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 128 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 128 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 129.2 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 128.1 | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 135.7 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 135 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 130.3 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 124.7 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 119 | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 100 | -16.9% |
| 2007 | 120.4 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 126.6 | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 115.9 | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 119.2 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 124.2 | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 111.9 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 110.1 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 108.7 |
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).