Pesticide breakdown by type in Germany
Germany: Pesticide breakdown by type was 5 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Pesticide breakdown by type in Germany, 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 Germany stood at 5 tonnes.
The figure is up 25.0% on the previous year and down 37.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Germany peaked at 184 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3 tonnes, in 2017.
That places Germany 51st out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 40.1 tonnes | 8 tonnes | 140 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 123.2 tonnes | 79 tonnes | 184 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.4 tonnes | 3 tonnes | 126 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.25 tonnes | 4 tonnes | 16 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide breakdown by type in Germany?
- Pesticide breakdown by type in Germany was 5 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 184 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 tonnes in 2017.
- How does Germany rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
- Germany ranks 51st out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pesticide breakdown by type rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.