Belgium vs Germany: Pesticides in rivers

Belgium
34.1%
in 2023
Germany
25.0%
in 2023
Belgium rank
8th
Germany rank
10th

Pesticides in rivers over time

  • Belgium
  • Germany
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 34.1% against 25.0% in Germany, a difference of 9.1%.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.4 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Germany ahead.

Belgium ranks 8th and Germany ranks 10th of 27 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Germany Difference Ahead
2010s 28.0% 35.9% 7.9% Germany
2020s 28.0% 25.4% 2.6% Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pesticides in rivers, Belgium or Germany?
Belgium, at 34.1% against 25.0% in Germany as of 2023.
What is the difference in pesticides in rivers between Belgium and Germany?
9.1%, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Germany?
11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
How do Belgium and Germany rank globally for pesticides in rivers?
Belgium ranks 8th and Germany ranks 10th of 27 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pesticides in rivers. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pesticides in rivers
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
28 places, 277 data points, 2013–2023
Last refreshed