Fertilizer consumption in Peru
Peru: Fertilizer consumption was 11,382.0% in 2001. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Peru, 1961–2001
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
In 2001, fertilizer consumption in Peru stood at 11,382.0%. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 49.0% on the previous year and up 3,359.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Peru peaked at 11,382.0% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 101.2%, in 1985.
That places Peru 4th out of 106 countries with data for 2001, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 161.4% | 123.7% | 250.2% | 9 |
| 1970s | 305.9% | 165.8% | 548.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 205.7% | 101.2% | 378.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,755.4% | 282.3% | 6,454.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,511.2% | 7,640.3% | 11,382.0% | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Peru
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
- Rural population 14.4% (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 4.98 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 7.5% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 21.80 billion current US$ (2024)
- Land under cereal production 1.22 million hectares (2024)
- Cereal yield 4,851 kg per hectare (2024)
- Cereal production 5.92 million metric tons (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Peru?
- Fertilizer consumption in Peru was 11,382.0% in 2001, 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 11,382.0% in 2001.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 101.2% in 1985.
- How does Peru rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Peru ranks 4th out of 106 countries with data for 2001.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,359.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.