Germany vs Spain: Pesticides in rivers

Germany
25.0%
in 2023
Spain
20.8%
in 2023
Germany rank
10th
Spain rank
12th

Pesticides in rivers over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 25.0% against 20.8% in Spain, a difference of 4.2%.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 10th and Spain ranks 12th of 27 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 35.9% 13.2% 22.8% Germany
2020s 25.4% 23.9% 1.4% Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pesticides in rivers, Germany or Spain?
Germany, at 25.0% against 20.8% in Spain as of 2023.
What is the difference in pesticides in rivers between Germany and Spain?
4.2%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for pesticides in rivers?
Germany ranks 10th and Spain ranks 12th 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