Pesticide breakdown by type in Czechia

Czechia: Pesticide breakdown by type was 20 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
20 tonnes
Change on year
up 400.0%
World rank
31st
of 179 countries
All-time high
33 tonnes
in 1998
All-time low
1 tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
31
1993–2023

Pesticide breakdown by type in Czechia, 1993–2023

01020301993200820231993: 1 tonnes1994: 2 tonnes1995: 12 tonnes1996: 1 tonnes1997: 7 tonnes1998: 33 tonnes1999: 6 tonnes2000: 8 tonnes2001: 8 tonnes2002: 3 tonnes2003: 5 tonnes2004: 2 tonnes2005: 12 tonnes2006: 4 tonnes2007: 6 tonnes2008: 7 tonnes2009: 1 tonnes2010: 6 tonnes2011: 10 tonnes2012: 7 tonnes2013: 4 tonnes2014: 20 tonnes2015: 11 tonnes2016: 9 tonnes2017: 5 tonnes2018: 5 tonnes2019: 13 tonnes2020: 21 tonnes2021: 4 tonnes2022: 4 tonnes2023: 20 tonnes

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 pesticide breakdown by type in Czechia is 20 tonnes, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 400.0% on the previous year and up 400.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Czechia peaked at 33 tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1 tonnes, in 1993.

That places Czechia 31st out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8.86 tonnes 1 tonnes 33 tonnes 7
2000s 5.6 tonnes 1 tonnes 12 tonnes 10
2010s 9 tonnes 4 tonnes 20 tonnes 10
2020s 12.25 tonnes 4 tonnes 21 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Czechia

  1. 28 Oman 31 tonnes compare
  2. 29 Albania 25 tonnes compare
  3. 30 Thailand 23 tonnes compare
  4. 32 Democratic Republic of Congo 19 tonnes compare
  5. 32 Italy 19 tonnes compare
  6. 34 Ukraine 18 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pesticide breakdown by type in Czechia?
Pesticide breakdown by type in Czechia was 20 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 Czechia?
The highest recorded value was 33 tonnes in 1998.
What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Czechia?
The lowest recorded value was 1 tonnes in 1993.
How does Czechia rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
Czechia ranks 31st out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
Is pesticide breakdown by type rising or falling in Czechia?
Over the last ten years it is up 400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Czechia 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

Indicator
Pesticide breakdown by type
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
179 places, 5,942 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

Pesticide use, broken down by product type, measured in tonnes of active ingredient.