Poland vs Spain: Pesticides in rivers

Poland
17.6%
in 2023
Spain
20.8%
in 2023
Poland rank
15th
Spain rank
14th

Pesticides in rivers over time

  • Poland
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 20.8% against 17.6% in Poland, a difference of 3.2%.

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

The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Spain ahead.

Poland ranks 15th and Spain ranks 14th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 5.6% 13.3% 7.7% Spain
2020s 7.8% 22.0% 14.2% Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pesticides in rivers, Poland or Spain?
Spain, at 20.8% against 17.6% in Poland as of 2023.
What is the difference in pesticides in rivers between Poland and Spain?
3.2%, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Spain?
9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
How do Poland and Spain rank globally for pesticides in rivers?
Poland ranks 15th and Spain ranks 14th 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