Pesticide breakdown by type in Nigeria
Nigeria: Pesticide breakdown by type was 574 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Pesticide breakdown by type in Nigeria, 1990–2023
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 Nigeria is 574 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Nigeria peaked at 667 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 23 tonnes, in 1993.
That places Nigeria 3rd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 118.8 tonnes | 23 tonnes | 280 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 209 tonnes | 107 tonnes | 303 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 410.2 tonnes | 252 tonnes | 558 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 623.75 tonnes | 574 tonnes | 667 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide breakdown by type in Nigeria?
- Pesticide breakdown by type in Nigeria was 574 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 667 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 23 tonnes in 1993.
- How does Nigeria rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
- Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pesticide breakdown by type rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.