How does Iraq rank for nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) — use per area of cropland?

Iraq ranks 87th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.

Is nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) — use per area of cropland rising or falling in Iraq?

Over the last ten years it is up 460.0%. 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 phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland in Iraq

Name: Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland in Iraq
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Iraq: Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland was 14.28 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

14.28 kg/ha

Change on year

down 0.1%

World rank

87th

of 194 countries

All-time high

30.27 kg/ha

in 2001

All-time low

0.05 kg/ha

in 1963

Years of data

1961–2024

Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland in Iraq, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) — use per area of cropland in Iraq is 14.28 kg/ha, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 460.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) — use per area of cropland in Iraq peaked at 30.27 kg/ha in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.05 kg/ha, in 1963.

That places Iraq 87th 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.3211 kg/ha	0.05 kg/ha	0.81 kg/ha	9
1970s	1.74 kg/ha	0.8 kg/ha	4.74 kg/ha	10
1980s	8.31 kg/ha	2.41 kg/ha	14.36 kg/ha	10
1990s	20.52 kg/ha	7.05 kg/ha	29.62 kg/ha	10
2000s	16.25 kg/ha	1.49 kg/ha	30.27 kg/ha	10
2010s	9.24 kg/ha	2.23 kg/ha	18.05 kg/ha	10
2020s	14.29 kg/ha	14.25 kg/ha	14.34 kg/ha	5

Countries ranked near Iraq

84 New Zealand 15.18 kg/ha compare
85 Czechoslovakia 14.92 kg/ha compare
86 Ireland 14.57 kg/ha compare
88 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 14.15 kg/ha compare
89 Israel 14.11 kg/ha compare
90 Kenya 14.04 kg/ha compare

See the full ranking of 243 places →

More environment data for Iraq

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -38.03 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -26.27 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.549 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.99 °C (2025)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -68.8 % change on previous year (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0 t per person (2024)
Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.44 Percentage change (2024)
Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.69 Percentage change (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -38.63 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) — use per area of cropland in Iraq?: Nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) — use per area of cropland in Iraq was 14.28 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) — use per area of cropland recorded in Iraq?: The highest recorded value was 30.27 kg/ha in 2001.
What is the lowest nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) — use per area of cropland recorded in Iraq?: The lowest recorded value was 0.05 kg/ha in 1963.
How does Iraq rank for nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) — use per area of cropland?: Iraq ranks 87th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is nutrient phosphate p2o5 (total) — use per area of cropland rising or falling in Iraq?: Over the last ten years it is up 460.0%. 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 phosphate P2O5 (total) — Use per area of cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (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, 13,699 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