Fertilizer consumption in Libya
Libya: Fertilizer consumption was 252.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Libya, 1982–2023
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
Libya recorded 252.7% for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.1% on the previous year and up 788.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Libya peaked at 412.6% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 8.4%, in 2003.
That places Libya 45th out of 106 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 45.1% | 24.1% | 81.3% | 8 |
| 1990s | 31.1% | 12.4% | 67.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.6% | 8.4% | 20.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.8% | 15.9% | 412.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 205.2% | 168.8% | 252.7% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Libya
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2019)
- Rural population 12.1% (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 901,647 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.5% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 721.88 million current US$ (2025)
- Land under cereal production 249,794 hectares (2024)
- Cereal yield 659.7 kg per hectare (2024)
- Cereal production 164,800 metric tons (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Libya?
- Fertilizer consumption in Libya was 252.7% in 2023, 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 412.6% in 2012.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.4% in 2003.
- How does Libya rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Libya ranks 45th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 788.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.