Pesticide breakdown by type in Syria
Syria: Pesticide breakdown by type was 7 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
45th
of 179 countries
All-time high
26 tonnes
in 1993
All-time low
5 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Pesticide breakdown by type in Syria, 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 Syria is 7 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in Syria peaked at 26 tonnes in 1993 and was at its lowest, 5 tonnes, in 2002.
Syria ranks 45th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pesticide breakdown by type in Syria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 19 tonnes | +26.7% |
| 1992 | 20 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 26 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 1994 | 23 tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1995 | 22 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 18 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 1997 | 24 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1998 | 23 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 18 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 2000 | 9 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2001 | 6 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2002 | 5 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2003 | 6 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 6 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 6 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 6 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 5 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 5 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 6 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 7 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 7 tonnes | +0.0% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 7 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 1 tonnes, 7.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Syria's 7 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.5 tonnes, 2.8× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.8 tonnes | 15 tonnes | 26 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.9 tonnes | 5 tonnes | 9 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.9 tonnes | 6 tonnes | 7 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7 tonnes | 7 tonnes | 7 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 44 Bangladesh 8 tonnes compare
- 45 Azerbaijan 7 tonnes compare
- 45 Kenya 7 tonnes compare
- 45 Mongolia 7 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3995 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1542 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 29.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.93 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide breakdown by type in Syria?
- Pesticide breakdown by type in Syria was 7 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 26 tonnes in 1993.
- What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Syria rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
- Syria ranks 45th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pesticide breakdown by type rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.