Germany vs Italy: Pesticides in rivers

Germany
25.0%
in 2023
Italy
27.9%
in 2023
Germany rank
12th
Italy rank
11th

Pesticides in rivers over time

  • Germany
  • Italy
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How they compare

Italy currently reports 27.9% against 25.0% in Germany, a difference of 2.9%.

That makes Italy's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Italy ahead.

Germany ranks 12th and Italy ranks 11th of 35 countries.

Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
2010s 34.4% 48.7% 14.4% Italy
2020s 25.4% 29.7% 4.3% Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pesticides in rivers, Germany or Italy?
Italy, at 27.9% against 25.0% in Germany as of 2023.
What is the difference in pesticides in rivers between Germany and Italy?
2.9%, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
9 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2023.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for pesticides in rivers?
Germany ranks 12th and Italy ranks 11th of 35 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
36 places, 361 data points, 2013–2023
Last refreshed