Insecticide use in Russia
Russia: Insecticide use was 14,274 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Insecticide use in Russia, 1992–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for insecticide use in Russia is 14,274 tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 126.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, insecticide use in Russia peaked at 14,274 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,686 tonnes, in 1992.
That places Russia 9th out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Insecticide use in Russia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1,686 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 1,686 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,686 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1,686 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1,686 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,686 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1,975 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1999 | 2,264 tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2000 | 2,553 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 2,842 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2002 | 3,131 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2003 | 3,420 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 3,709 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 3,998 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 4,287 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 4,576 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 4,865 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 5,154 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 5,443 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 5,732 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 6,021 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 6,310 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 6,599 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 6,888 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 9,576 tonnes | +39.0% |
| 2017 | 9,348 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 9,798 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 11,160 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 2020 | 12,498 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2021 | 14,274 tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 14,274 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 14,274 tonnes | +0.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 14,274 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 90 tonnes, 158.6× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Russia's 14,274 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 198 tonnes, 72.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,794 tonnes | 1,686 tonnes | 2,264 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 3,854 tonnes | 2,553 tonnes | 5,154 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,688 tonnes | 5,443 tonnes | 11,160 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,830 tonnes | 12,498 tonnes | 14,274 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is insecticide use in Russia?
- Insecticide use in Russia was 14,274 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest insecticide use recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,274 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest insecticide use recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,686 tonnes in 1992.
- How does Russia rank for insecticide use?
- Russia ranks 9th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is insecticide use rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Insecticide use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual quantity of insecticides used in agriculture, measured as the tonnes of active ingredient per year.