In 2021, the global fertilizer consumption amounted to 139.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land, marking a substantial rise from the 42 kilograms per hectare consumed in 1966. However, this figure represents a slight decrease from the previous year's value of 141.97 kilograms per hectare.
Consumption of fertilizer per area of arable land worldwide from 1966 to 2021
(in kilograms per hectare)
Characteristic
Consumption in kilograms per hectare
2021
139.79
2020
141.97
2019
133.88
2018
138.02
2017
139.03
2016
134.9
2015
134.44
2014
136.32
2013
133.18
2012
130.76
2011
132.02
2010
127.43
2009
115.85
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