How does Colombia rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland?

Colombia ranks 34th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.

Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland rising or falling in Colombia?

Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Colombia 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.

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Colombia

Name: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Colombia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Colombia: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland was 91.61 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

91.61 kg/ha

Change on year

down 11.4%

World rank

34th

of 194 countries

All-time high

129.85 kg/ha

in 2011

All-time low

4.63 kg/ha

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Colombia, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.

Analysis

Colombia recorded 91.61 kg/ha for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in 2024.

The figure is down 11.4% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Colombia peaked at 129.85 kg/ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4.63 kg/ha, in 1961.

That places Colombia 34th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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	8.8 kg/ha	4.63 kg/ha	10.79 kg/ha	9
1970s	23.1 kg/ha	12.63 kg/ha	29.17 kg/ha	10
1980s	37.61 kg/ha	27.46 kg/ha	52.73 kg/ha	10
1990s	59.28 kg/ha	52.12 kg/ha	68.7 kg/ha	10
2000s	94.94 kg/ha	72.89 kg/ha	109.59 kg/ha	10
2010s	117.66 kg/ha	100.08 kg/ha	129.85 kg/ha	10
2020s	98.19 kg/ha	81.63 kg/ha	112.21 kg/ha	5

Countries ranked near Colombia

31 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 95.69 kg/ha compare
32 Serbia, Republic of 95.55 kg/ha compare
33 France 94.89 kg/ha compare
34 Cook Islands 2.64 kg/ha compare
35 Uruguay 91.11 kg/ha compare
36 Israel 89.82 kg/ha compare
37 Iceland 88.18 kg/ha compare

See the full ranking of 243 places →

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Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 0.0002 1000 USD per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions

What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Colombia?: Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Colombia was 91.61 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 Colombia?: The highest recorded value was 129.85 kg/ha in 2011.
What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland recorded in Colombia?: The lowest recorded value was 4.63 kg/ha in 1961.
How does Colombia rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland?: Colombia ranks 34th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland rising or falling in Colombia?: Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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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Indicator: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland
Unit: kg/ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 243 places, 13,765 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 12 August 2026

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