Pesticide breakdown by type in Libya

Libya: Pesticide breakdown by type was 373 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
373 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
5th
of 179 countries
All-time high
447 tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
38 tonnes
in 1999
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Pesticide breakdown by type in Libya, 1990–2023

01002003004001990200620231990: 146 tonnes1991: 139 tonnes1992: 124 tonnes1993: 122 tonnes1994: 119 tonnes1995: 116 tonnes1996: 113 tonnes1997: 87 tonnes1998: 62 tonnes1999: 38 tonnes2000: 39 tonnes2001: 48 tonnes2002: 66 tonnes2003: 140 tonnes2004: 216 tonnes2005: 316 tonnes2006: 311 tonnes2007: 302 tonnes2008: 353 tonnes2009: 412 tonnes2010: 447 tonnes2011: 400 tonnes2012: 367 tonnes2013: 325 tonnes2014: 276 tonnes2015: 227 tonnes2016: 182 tonnes2017: 163 tonnes2018: 228 tonnes2019: 305 tonnes2020: 373 tonnes2021: 373 tonnes2022: 373 tonnes2023: 373 tonnes

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 Libya stood at 373 tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Libya peaked at 447 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 38 tonnes, in 1999.

That places Libya 5th out of 179 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 106.6 tonnes 38 tonnes 146 tonnes 10
2000s 220.3 tonnes 39 tonnes 412 tonnes 10
2010s 292 tonnes 163 tonnes 447 tonnes 10
2020s 373 tonnes 373 tonnes 373 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 2 Malaysia 3,075 tonnes compare
  2. 3 Nigeria 574 tonnes compare
  3. 4 Kuwait 443 tonnes compare
  4. 6 Russia 326 tonnes compare
  5. 7 Zambia 310 tonnes compare
  6. 8 Morocco 295 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pesticide breakdown by type in Libya?
Pesticide breakdown by type in Libya was 373 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 Libya?
The highest recorded value was 447 tonnes in 2010.
What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 38 tonnes in 1999.
How does Libya rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
Libya ranks 5th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
Is pesticide breakdown by type rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya 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.