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.
Pesticide breakdown by type in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 86 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 63 tonnes | -26.7% |
| 1992 | 43 tonnes | -31.7% |
| 1993 | 23 tonnes | -46.5% |
| 1994 | 28 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1995 | 55 tonnes | +96.4% |
| 1996 | 113 tonnes | +105.5% |
| 1997 | 280 tonnes | +147.8% |
| 1998 | 271 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 226 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 2000 | 107 tonnes | -52.7% |
| 2001 | 128 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 2002 | 188 tonnes | +46.9% |
| 2003 | 227 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 2004 | 269 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 284 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 229 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 2007 | 162 tonnes | -29.3% |
| 2008 | 193 tonnes | +19.1% |
| 2009 | 303 tonnes | +57.0% |
| 2010 | 431 tonnes | +42.2% |
| 2011 | 456 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 445 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 473 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 381 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2015 | 307 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 2016 | 252 tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2017 | 342 tonnes | +35.7% |
| 2018 | 457 tonnes | +33.6% |
| 2019 | 558 tonnes | +22.1% |
| 2020 | 632 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2021 | 667 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 622 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 574 tonnes | -7.7% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 574 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1 tonnes, 574.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 574 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1 tonnes, 574.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More reference data data for Nigeria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 19.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 81.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.27 (2050)
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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Pesticide use, broken down by product type, measured in tonnes of active ingredient.