Solomon Islands: Fertilizer use

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 Solomon Islands

Fertilizer use, kg per hectare of arable land

 Latest value 0.0
 Year 2023
 Measure kg per hectare of arable land
 Data availability 2002 - 2023
 Average 31.6
 Min - Max 0.0 - 137.0
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2023 is 0 kg per hectare of arable land, a decline from 29.5 kg per hectare of arable land in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 153.7 kg per hectare of arable land, based on data from 187 countries. Historically, the average for the Solomon Islands from 2002 to 2023 is 31.6 kg per hectare of arable land. The minimum value, 0 kg per hectare of arable land, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 137 kg per hectare of arable land was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Solomon Islands: Fertilizer use
 2023 0.0
 2022 29.5
 2021 11.1
 2020 48.2
 2019 18.3
 2018 137.0
 2017 111.3
 2016 96.8




Definition: 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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