Pesticide breakdown by type in Syria
Syria: Pesticide breakdown by type was 7 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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.
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
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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.