Pesticide breakdown by type in Morocco

Morocco: Pesticide breakdown by type was 295 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
295 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
8th
of 179 countries
All-time high
949 tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Pesticide breakdown by type in Morocco, 1990–2023

02004006008001.0k1990200620231990: 0 tonnes1991: 68 tonnes1992: 136 tonnes1993: 203 tonnes1994: 271 tonnes1995: 339 tonnes1996: 407 tonnes1997: 475 tonnes1998: 542 tonnes1999: 610 tonnes2000: 678 tonnes2001: 746 tonnes2002: 813 tonnes2003: 881 tonnes2004: 949 tonnes2005: 0 tonnes2006: 295 tonnes2007: 295 tonnes2008: 295 tonnes2009: 295 tonnes2010: 295 tonnes2011: 295 tonnes2012: 295 tonnes2013: 295 tonnes2014: 295 tonnes2015: 295 tonnes2016: 295 tonnes2017: 295 tonnes2018: 295 tonnes2019: 295 tonnes2020: 295 tonnes2021: 295 tonnes2022: 295 tonnes2023: 295 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 Morocco is 295 tonnes, measured in 2023.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Morocco peaked at 949 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.

That places Morocco 8th 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 305.1 tonnes 0 tonnes 610 tonnes 10
2000s 524.7 tonnes 0 tonnes 949 tonnes 10
2010s 295 tonnes 295 tonnes 295 tonnes 10
2020s 295 tonnes 295 tonnes 295 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Morocco

  1. 5 Libya 373 tonnes compare
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  3. 7 Zambia 310 tonnes compare
  4. 9 Turkey 283 tonnes compare
  5. 10 Cambodia 260 tonnes compare
  6. 11 Bosnia and Herzegovina 251 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pesticide breakdown by type in Morocco?
Pesticide breakdown by type in Morocco was 295 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 Morocco?
The highest recorded value was 949 tonnes in 2004.
What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Morocco?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
How does Morocco rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
Morocco ranks 8th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
Is pesticide breakdown by type rising or falling in Morocco?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Morocco 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.