Pesticide breakdown by type in United States
United States: Pesticide breakdown by type was 0 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Pesticide breakdown by type in United States, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, pesticide breakdown by type in United States stood at 0 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Over the whole period, pesticide breakdown by type in United States peaked at 11,340 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2009.
United States ranks 80th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pesticide breakdown by type in United States, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,340 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 11,340 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 5,670 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2017 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2018 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2019 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2020 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2021 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2022 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2023 | 0 tonnes | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,340 tonnes | 11,340 tonnes | 11,340 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,639 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 11,340 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
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More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide breakdown by type in United States?
- Pesticide breakdown by type in United States was 0 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 11,340 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest pesticide breakdown by type recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2009.
- How does United States rank for pesticide breakdown by type?
- United States ranks 80th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this United States 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.