Germany vs South Africa: Pesticide use tonnes
Germany
40,494
in 2023
South Africa
42,041
in 2023
Germany rank
16th
South Africa rank
15th
Pesticide use tonnes over time
- Germany
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 42,041 against 40,494 in Germany, a difference of 1,547.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 15th of 204 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29,992 | 19,244 | 10,748 | Germany |
| 2000s | 37,197 | 28,883 | 8,314 | Germany |
| 2010s | 45,300 | 36,730 | 8,570 | Germany |
| 2020s | 46,337 | 42,137 | 4,200 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher pesticide use tonnes, Germany or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 42,041 against 40,494 in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in pesticide use tonnes between Germany and South Africa?
- 1,547, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Africa?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Germany and South Africa rank globally for pesticide use tonnes?
- Germany ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 15th of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Pesticide use tonnes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.