Cropland phosphorus

Calculation

Total values are standardized by the country's arable land.

Definition

Phosphorus for agricultural use of inorganic (chemical or mineral) fertilizers per hectare of arable land. Both straight and compound fertilizers are included.

Relevance

This indicates agriculture intensity.

Additional Information

Recommended citation: FAO. 2024. FAOSTAT: Cropland Nutrient Balance. [Accessed the first week of every month]. https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/ESB. Licence: CC-BY-4.0.