Pesticide breakdown by type in Russia
Russia: Pesticide breakdown by type was 326 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Pesticide breakdown by type in Russia, 1992–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Russia recorded 326 tonnes for pesticide breakdown by type in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Russia peaked at 534 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 13 tonnes, in 1992.
That places Russia 6th 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 | 23.88 tonnes | 13 tonnes | 71 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 230.3 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 360 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 407.8 tonnes | 253 tonnes | 534 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 326 tonnes | 326 tonnes | 326 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide breakdown by type in Russia?
- Pesticide breakdown by type in Russia was 326 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 534 tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13 tonnes in 1992.
- How does Russia rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
- Russia ranks 6th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pesticide breakdown by type rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.