Consumption of inorganic fertilizers in France
France: Consumption of inorganic fertilizers was 1.82 million Tonne in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
1.82 million Tonne
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
2nd
of 42 countries
All-time high
2.48 million Tonne
in 2000
All-time low
1.73 million Tonne
in 2023
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Consumption of inorganic fertilizers in France, 2000–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2024, consumption of inorganic fertilizers in France stood at 1.82 million Tonne.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption of inorganic fertilizers in France peaked at 2.48 million Tonne in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.73 million Tonne, in 2023.
France ranks 2nd of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Consumption of inorganic fertilizers in France, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.48 million Tonne | — |
| 2001 | 2.47 million Tonne | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 2.39 million Tonne | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 2.30 million Tonne | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 2.32 million Tonne | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 2.37 million Tonne | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 2.25 million Tonne | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 2.18 million Tonne | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 2.31 million Tonne | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 2.26 million Tonne | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 2.09 million Tonne | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 2.21 million Tonne | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 2.18 million Tonne | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 2.08 million Tonne | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 2.17 million Tonne | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 2.20 million Tonne | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 2.21 million Tonne | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 2.23 million Tonne | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 2.25 million Tonne | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 2.13 million Tonne | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 2.02 million Tonne | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 1.96 million Tonne | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 1.81 million Tonne | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 1.73 million Tonne | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 1.82 million Tonne | +5.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1.82 million Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 159,098 Tonne, 11.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- France's 1.82 million Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 159,098 Tonne, 11.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.33 million Tonne | 2.18 million Tonne | 2.48 million Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.18 million Tonne | 2.08 million Tonne | 2.25 million Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.87 million Tonne | 1.73 million Tonne | 2.02 million Tonne | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption of inorganic fertilizers in France?
- Consumption of inorganic fertilizers in France was 1.82 million Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest consumption of inorganic fertilizers recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.48 million Tonne in 2000.
- What is the lowest consumption of inorganic fertilizers recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.73 million Tonne in 2023.
- How does France rank for consumption of inorganic fertilizers?
- France ranks 2nd out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is consumption of inorganic fertilizers rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Consumption of inorganic fertilizers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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