Pesticide breakdown by type in Italy

Italy: Pesticide breakdown by type was 19 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
19 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
32nd
of 179 countries
All-time high
560 tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2014
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Pesticide breakdown by type in Italy, 1990–2023

02004006001990200620231990: 56 tonnes1991: 25 tonnes1992: 22 tonnes1993: 27 tonnes1994: 16 tonnes1995: 10 tonnes1996: 3 tonnes1997: 20 tonnes1998: 15 tonnes1999: 15 tonnes2000: 21 tonnes2001: 24 tonnes2002: 37 tonnes2003: 30 tonnes2004: 34 tonnes2005: 40 tonnes2006: 39 tonnes2007: 44 tonnes2008: 35 tonnes2009: 37 tonnes2010: 36 tonnes2011: 1 tonnes2012: 1 tonnes2013: 1 tonnes2014: 0 tonnes2015: 0 tonnes2016: 18 tonnes2017: 374 tonnes2018: 454 tonnes2019: 560 tonnes2020: 552 tonnes2021: 19 tonnes2022: 19 tonnes2023: 19 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 Italy is 19 tonnes, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 1,800.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Italy peaked at 560 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2014.

Italy ranks 32nd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 20.9 tonnes 3 tonnes 56 tonnes 10
2000s 34.1 tonnes 21 tonnes 44 tonnes 10
2010s 144.5 tonnes 0 tonnes 560 tonnes 10
2020s 152.25 tonnes 19 tonnes 552 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 29 Albania 25 tonnes compare
  2. 30 Thailand 23 tonnes compare
  3. 31 Czechia 20 tonnes compare
  4. 32 Democratic Republic of Congo 19 tonnes compare
  5. 34 Ukraine 18 tonnes compare
  6. 35 Cameroon 14 tonnes compare
  7. 35 Canada 14 tonnes compare
  8. 35 Eswatini 14 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pesticide breakdown by type in Italy?
Pesticide breakdown by type in Italy was 19 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 Italy?
The highest recorded value was 560 tonnes in 2019.
What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2014.
How does Italy rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
Italy ranks 32nd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
Is pesticide breakdown by type rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,800.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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.