Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait
Kuwait: Fertilizer consumption was 3.5% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait, 1977–2018
Source: 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). Measured in % of fertilizer production.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 3.5% for fertilizer consumption in 2018. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 81.0% on the previous year and up 155.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Kuwait peaked at 3.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1978.
Kuwait ranks 99th of 106 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3 |
| 1980s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.5% | 9 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Kuwait
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
- Rural population 0.0% (2025)
- Rural population growth -146.8% (2004)
- Rural population 0 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 0.5% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 834.02 million current US$ (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2,070 hectares (2023)
- Cereal yield 14,957 kg per hectare (2023)
- Cereal production 30,955 metric tons (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Kuwait?
- Fertilizer consumption in Kuwait was 3.5% in 2018, according to 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).
- What is the highest fertilizer consumption recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5% in 2018.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1978.
- How does Kuwait rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Kuwait ranks 99th out of 106 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from 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), published as part of Fertilizer consumption (% of fertilizer production). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients and is calculated as production plus imports minus exports. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. Because some chemical compounds used for fertilizers have other industrial applications, the consumption data may overstate the quantity available for crops. Fertilizer consumption as a share of production shows the agriculture sector's vulnerability to import and energy price fluctuation. Most fertilizers that are commonly used in agriculture contain the three basic plant nutrients-nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Some fertilizers also contain certain micronutrients such as zinc and other metals that are necessary for plant growth. Materials that are applied to the land primarily to enhance soil characteristics (rather than as plant food) are commonly referred to as soil amendments.