failed states Compared by Agriculture > Fertilizer use > Metric tons
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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.".
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Interesting observations about Agriculture > Fertilizer use > Metric tons
- China has had the highest fertilizer use > metric tons since 1986.
- United States ranked first for fertilizer use > metric tons amongst Christian countries in 2006.
- India ranked first for fertilizer use > metric tons amongst Hot countries in 2006.
- France ranked first for fertilizer use > metric tons amongst Europe in 2006.
- Indonesia ranked first for fertilizer use > metric tons amongst Muslim countries in 2006.
- Brazil ranked first for fertilizer use > metric tons amongst Catholic countries in 2006.
- Germany ranked second for fertilizer use > metric tons amongst European Union in 2006.
- Mexico ranked first for fertilizer use > metric tons amongst Former Spanish colonies in 2006.
- Italy ranked last for fertilizer use > metric tons amongst Group of 7 countries (G7) in 2006.
- Turkey ranked second for fertilizer use > metric tons amongst NATO countries in 2006.
- Iraq ranked first for fertilizer use > metric tons amongst Middle Eastern and North Africa in 2001.