Pesticide breakdown by type in Malawi
Malawi: Pesticide breakdown by type was 1 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Pesticide breakdown by type in Malawi, 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 Malawi stood at 1 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Malawi peaked at 1 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Malawi 66th 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide breakdown by type in Malawi?
- Pesticide breakdown by type in Malawi was 1 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Malawi rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
- Malawi ranks 66th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Malawi 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.