Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Germany
Germany: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland was 75.89 kg/ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Germany, 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 Germany is 75.89 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 15.2% on the previous year and down 37.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Germany peaked at 155.8 kg/ha in 1988 and was at its lowest, 55.14 kg/ha, in 1961.
Germany ranks 47th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland in Germany, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 55.14 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 64.99 kg/ha | +17.9% |
| 1963 | 65.42 kg/ha | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 70.96 kg/ha | +8.5% |
| 1965 | 81.46 kg/ha | +14.8% |
| 1966 | 83.63 kg/ha | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 85.84 kg/ha | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 92.34 kg/ha | +7.6% |
| 1969 | 100.78 kg/ha | +9.1% |
| 1970 | 106.01 kg/ha | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 110.15 kg/ha | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 118.73 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 113.55 kg/ha | -4.4% |
| 1974 | 120.02 kg/ha | +5.7% |
| 1975 | 121.9 kg/ha | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 132.32 kg/ha | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 133.47 kg/ha | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 136.01 kg/ha | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 141.75 kg/ha | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 147.01 kg/ha | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 132.68 kg/ha | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 139.38 kg/ha | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 133.12 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 138.32 kg/ha | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 147.16 kg/ha | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 147.33 kg/ha | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 153.37 kg/ha | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 155.8 kg/ha | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 145.46 kg/ha | -6.6% |
| 1990 | 115.18 kg/ha | -20.8% |
| 1991 | 116.54 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 114.79 kg/ha | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 108.28 kg/ha | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 118.8 kg/ha | +9.7% |
| 1995 | 117.4 kg/ha | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 116.58 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 118.63 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 125.75 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 133.84 kg/ha | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 122.96 kg/ha | -8.1% |
| 2001 | 119.27 kg/ha | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 119.22 kg/ha | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 121.52 kg/ha | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 117.58 kg/ha | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 118 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 106.09 kg/ha | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 119.73 kg/ha | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 102.25 kg/ha | -14.6% |
| 2009 | 103.35 kg/ha | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 118.65 kg/ha | +14.8% |
| 2011 | 108.68 kg/ha | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 109.61 kg/ha | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 110.98 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 120.79 kg/ha | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 113.56 kg/ha | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 110.93 kg/ha | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 100.02 kg/ha | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 90.01 kg/ha | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 92.14 kg/ha | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 85.35 kg/ha | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 73.98 kg/ha | -13.3% |
| 2022 | 67.95 kg/ha | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 65.86 kg/ha | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 75.89 kg/ha | +15.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 75.89 kg/ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 65.4 kg/ha, 1.2× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Germany's 75.89 kg/ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69.35 kg/ha, 1.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 77.84 kg/ha | 55.14 kg/ha | 100.78 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 123.39 kg/ha | 106.01 kg/ha | 141.75 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 143.96 kg/ha | 132.68 kg/ha | 155.8 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 118.58 kg/ha | 108.28 kg/ha | 133.84 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 115 kg/ha | 102.25 kg/ha | 122.96 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 107.54 kg/ha | 90.01 kg/ha | 120.79 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.81 kg/ha | 65.86 kg/ha | 85.35 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More environment data for Germany
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.65 % 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 -0.0079 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Germany?
- Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Germany was 75.89 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 155.8 kg/ha in 1988.
- What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.14 kg/ha in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland?
- Germany ranks 47th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany 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