Pesticide breakdown by type in Canada
Canada: Pesticide breakdown by type was 14 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Pesticide breakdown by type in Canada, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, pesticide breakdown by type in Canada stood at 14 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 48.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Canada peaked at 37 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
Canada ranks 35th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 13 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 37 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.25 tonnes | 10 tonnes | 27 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide breakdown by type in Canada?
- Pesticide breakdown by type in Canada was 14 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 pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 37 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Canada rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
- Canada ranks 35th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Canada 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 Pesticide breakdown by type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Pesticide use, broken down by product type, measured in tonnes of active ingredient.