Consumption of inorganic fertilizers in Spain
Spain: Consumption of inorganic fertilizers was 871,886 Tonne in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
871,886 Tonne
Change on year
up 12.8%
World rank
8th
of 42 countries
All-time high
1.28 million Tonne
in 2000
All-time low
739,757 Tonne
in 2008
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Consumption of inorganic fertilizers in Spain, 2000–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2024, consumption of inorganic fertilizers in Spain stood at 871,886 Tonne.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.8% on the previous year and down 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption of inorganic fertilizers in Spain peaked at 1.28 million Tonne in 2000 and was at its lowest, 739,757 Tonne, in 2008.
Spain ranks 8th of 42 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Consumption of inorganic fertilizers in Spain, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.28 million Tonne | — |
| 2001 | 1.13 million Tonne | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 1.03 million Tonne | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 1.20 million Tonne | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 1.07 million Tonne | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 923,764 Tonne | -13.9% |
| 2006 | 969,783 Tonne | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 985,857 Tonne | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 739,757 Tonne | -25.0% |
| 2009 | 781,069 Tonne | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 940,984 Tonne | +20.5% |
| 2011 | 846,697 Tonne | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 843,410 Tonne | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 961,507 Tonne | +14.0% |
| 2014 | 1.10 million Tonne | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 1.07 million Tonne | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 982,155 Tonne | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 1.07 million Tonne | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 1.03 million Tonne | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 1.01 million Tonne | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 1.06 million Tonne | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 1.03 million Tonne | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 744,072 Tonne | -27.8% |
| 2023 | 773,011 Tonne | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 871,886 Tonne | +12.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 871,886 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 159,098 Tonne, 5.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Spain's 871,886 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 159,098 Tonne, 5.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.01 million Tonne | 739,757 Tonne | 1.28 million Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 986,161 Tonne | 843,410 Tonne | 1.10 million Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 895,636 Tonne | 744,072 Tonne | 1.06 million Tonne | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 6 United Kingdom 1.04 million Tonne compare
- 6 United Kingdom 1.04 million Tonne compare
- 9 Italy 568,092 Tonne compare
- 10 Romania 441,093 Tonne compare
- 11 Hungary 336,346 Tonne compare
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption of inorganic fertilizers in Spain?
- Consumption of inorganic fertilizers in Spain was 871,886 Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest consumption of inorganic fertilizers recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 1.28 million Tonne in 2000.
- What is the lowest consumption of inorganic fertilizers recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 739,757 Tonne in 2008.
- How does Spain rank for consumption of inorganic fertilizers?
- Spain ranks 8th out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is consumption of inorganic fertilizers rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Spain 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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