Pesticide breakdown by type in Mozambique

Mozambique: Pesticide breakdown by type was 1 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
66th
of 179 countries
All-time high
43 tonnes
in 1995
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2021
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Pesticide breakdown by type in Mozambique, 1990–2023

0102030401990200620231990: 32 tonnes1991: 32 tonnes1992: 32 tonnes1993: 32 tonnes1994: 32 tonnes1995: 43 tonnes1996: 34 tonnes1997: 25 tonnes1998: 24 tonnes1999: 23 tonnes2000: 22 tonnes2001: 21 tonnes2002: 20 tonnes2003: 19 tonnes2004: 18 tonnes2005: 17 tonnes2006: 15 tonnes2007: 14 tonnes2008: 13 tonnes2009: 12 tonnes2010: 11 tonnes2011: 10 tonnes2012: 9 tonnes2013: 8 tonnes2014: 7 tonnes2015: 6 tonnes2016: 5 tonnes2017: 4 tonnes2018: 3 tonnes2019: 2 tonnes2020: 3 tonnes2021: 0 tonnes2022: 1 tonnes2023: 1 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 Mozambique stood at 1 tonnes.

That represents a change of down 87.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Mozambique peaked at 43 tonnes in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2021.

Mozambique ranks 66th of 179 countries on this measure, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 30.9 tonnes 23 tonnes 43 tonnes 10
2000s 17.1 tonnes 12 tonnes 22 tonnes 10
2010s 6.5 tonnes 2 tonnes 11 tonnes 10
2020s 1.25 tonnes 0 tonnes 3 tonnes 4

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  8. 66 Equatorial Guinea 1 tonnes compare
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  10. 66 Malawi 1 tonnes compare
  11. 66 New Zealand 1 tonnes compare
  12. 66 Poland 1 tonnes compare
  13. 66 Senegal 1 tonnes compare
  14. 66 Trinidad and Tobago 1 tonnes compare
  15. 66 Vanuatu 1 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pesticide breakdown by type in Mozambique?
Pesticide breakdown by type in Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 43 tonnes in 1995.
What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2021.
How does Mozambique rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
Mozambique ranks 66th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
Is pesticide breakdown by type rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is down 87.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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.