Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients used per unit of arable land. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. For the purpose of data dissemination, FAO has adopted the concept of a calendar year (January to December). Some countries compile fertilizer data on a calendar year basis, while others are on a split-year basis. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
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Data | Valor | Modificar, % |
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2016 | 163,1 | -4,26% |
2015 | 170,4 | 1,17% |
2014 | 168,4 | -0,58% |
2013 | 169,4 | 5,37% |
2012 | 160,8 | 13,79% |
2011 | 141,3 | -6,14% |
2010 | 150,5 | 24,86% |
2009 | 120,6 | -20,91% |
2008 | 152,4 | -27,18% |
2007 | 209,3 | 9,96% |
2006 | 190,4 | -1,08% |
2005 | 192,5 |