Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland was 171.82 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Bangladesh, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Bangladesh is 171.82 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Bangladesh peaked at 173.31 kg/ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.25 kg/ha, in 1961.
That places Bangladesh 12th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.25 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 2.7 kg/ha | +20.0% |
| 1963 | 4.05 kg/ha | +50.0% |
| 1964 | 3.81 kg/ha | -5.9% |
| 1965 | 4.75 kg/ha | +24.7% |
| 1966 | 6.22 kg/ha | +30.9% |
| 1967 | 7.8 kg/ha | +25.4% |
| 1968 | 8.39 kg/ha | +7.6% |
| 1969 | 9.96 kg/ha | +18.7% |
| 1970 | 10.74 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 1971 | 8.59 kg/ha | -20.0% |
| 1972 | 13.77 kg/ha | +60.3% |
| 1973 | 13.52 kg/ha | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 8.82 kg/ha | -34.8% |
| 1975 | 15.59 kg/ha | +76.8% |
| 1976 | 17.85 kg/ha | +14.5% |
| 1977 | 23.98 kg/ha | +34.3% |
| 1978 | 24.27 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 27.73 kg/ha | +14.3% |
| 1980 | 28.54 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 26.82 kg/ha | -6.0% |
| 1982 | 32.51 kg/ha | +21.2% |
| 1983 | 36.84 kg/ha | +13.3% |
| 1984 | 40.66 kg/ha | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 39.01 kg/ha | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 44.8 kg/ha | +14.8% |
| 1987 | 49.88 kg/ha | +11.3% |
| 1988 | 53.79 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 63.98 kg/ha | +18.9% |
| 1990 | 62.25 kg/ha | -2.7% |
| 1991 | 72.59 kg/ha | +16.6% |
| 1992 | 79.71 kg/ha | +9.8% |
| 1993 | 82.93 kg/ha | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 91.75 kg/ha | +10.6% |
| 1995 | 107.48 kg/ha | +17.1% |
| 1996 | 114.14 kg/ha | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 100.01 kg/ha | -12.4% |
| 1998 | 99.9 kg/ha | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 114.19 kg/ha | +14.3% |
| 2000 | 113.17 kg/ha | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 119.76 kg/ha | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 123.28 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 109 kg/ha | -11.6% |
| 2004 | 109.37 kg/ha | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 114.03 kg/ha | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 126.6 kg/ha | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 120.99 kg/ha | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 148.73 kg/ha | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 133.72 kg/ha | -10.1% |
| 2010 | 135.03 kg/ha | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 149.49 kg/ha | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 132.6 kg/ha | -11.3% |
| 2013 | 130.67 kg/ha | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 144.75 kg/ha | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 154.28 kg/ha | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 136.41 kg/ha | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 144.45 kg/ha | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 154.68 kg/ha | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 150.93 kg/ha | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 154.23 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 173.31 kg/ha | +12.4% |
| 2022 | 171 kg/ha | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 170.35 kg/ha | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 171.82 kg/ha | +0.9% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 171.82 kg/ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.93 kg/ha, 10.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 171.82 kg/ha is above the median for South Asia, which is 47.81 kg/ha, 3.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.55 kg/ha | 2.25 kg/ha | 9.96 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 16.49 kg/ha | 8.59 kg/ha | 27.73 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.68 kg/ha | 26.82 kg/ha | 63.98 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 92.5 kg/ha | 62.25 kg/ha | 114.19 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 121.87 kg/ha | 109 kg/ha | 148.73 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 143.33 kg/ha | 130.67 kg/ha | 154.68 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 168.14 kg/ha | 154.23 kg/ha | 173.31 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 9 China 191.61 kg/ha compare
- 9 Melanesia 23.01 kg/ha compare
- 10 Belgium-Luxembourg 191.49 kg/ha compare
- 11 China, Hong Kong SAR 181.67 kg/ha compare
- 11 United Republic of Tanzania 9.88 kg/ha compare
- 12 Syrian Arab Republic 6.94 kg/ha compare
- 13 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 3.96 kg/ha compare
- 13 Ireland 164.5 kg/ha compare
- 14 China, Taiwan Province of 154.83 kg/ha compare
- 15 Belgium 140.73 kg/ha compare
- 15 Micronesia (Federated States of) 3.33 kg/ha compare
More environment data for Bangladesh
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.3 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.236 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.67 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -2.43 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Bangladesh?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Bangladesh was 171.82 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 173.31 kg/ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.25 kg/ha in 1961.
- How does Bangladesh rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland?
- Bangladesh ranks 12th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Fertilizers by Nutrient dataset contains information on the totals in nutrients for Production, Trade and Agriculture Use of inorganic (chemical or mineral) fertilizers. The data are provided for the three primary plant nutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (expressed as P2O5) and potassium (expressed as K2O). Both straight and compound fertilizers are included. Methodological details can be found at: https://files-faostat.fao.org/production/RFN/RFN_EN_README.pdf