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

Iraq: Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland was 31.36 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
31.36 kg/ha
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
106th
of 194 countries
All-time high
111.9 kg/ha
in 2001
All-time low
0.21 kg/ha
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

0255075100196119922024

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

Analysis

In 2024, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Iraq stood at 31.36 kg/ha.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 106.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Iraq peaked at 111.9 kg/ha in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.21 kg/ha, in 1962.

That places Iraq 106th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.8644 kg/ha 0.21 kg/ha 2.03 kg/ha 9
1970s 5.86 kg/ha 2.4 kg/ha 13.64 kg/ha 10
1980s 19.5 kg/ha 9.96 kg/ha 29.87 kg/ha 10
1990s 40.34 kg/ha 16.88 kg/ha 56.85 kg/ha 10
2000s 48.19 kg/ha 9.65 kg/ha 111.9 kg/ha 10
2010s 27.13 kg/ha 12.14 kg/ha 34.74 kg/ha 10
2020s 32.28 kg/ha 31.31 kg/ha 35.94 kg/ha 5

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 104 Tajikistan 33.08 kg/ha compare
  2. 105 Saint Lucia 32.43 kg/ha compare
  3. 107 Armenia 31.21 kg/ha compare
  4. 108 Maldives 29.8 kg/ha compare
  5. 109 Ethiopia 29.65 kg/ha compare

See the full ranking of 243 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Iraq?
Nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland in Iraq was 31.36 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 Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 111.9 kg/ha in 2001.
What is the lowest nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 0.21 kg/ha in 1962.
How does Iraq rank for nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland?
Iraq ranks 106th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is nutrient nitrogen n (total) — use per area of cropland rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 106.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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
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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