Pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances in Denmark

Denmark: Pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances was 24,393 Kilogram in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
24,393 Kilogram
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
10th
of 35 countries
All-time high
27,495 Kilogram
in 2016
All-time low
2,554 Kilogram
in 2019
Years of data
12
2011–2022

Pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances in Denmark, 2011–2022

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k2011201620222011: 4.4k Kilogram2012: 12.2k Kilogram2013: 8.3k Kilogram2014: 12.8k Kilogram2015: 9.2k Kilogram2016: 27.5k Kilogram2017: 14.3k Kilogram2018: 8.9k Kilogram2019: 2.6k Kilogram2020: 7.6k Kilogram2021: 23.7k Kilogram2022: 24.4k Kilogram

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Kilogram.

Analysis

In 2022, pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances in Denmark stood at 24,393 Kilogram.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 99.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances in Denmark peaked at 27,495 Kilogram in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2,554 Kilogram, in 2019.

That places Denmark 10th out of 35 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances in Denmark, 2011 to 2022.
Year Kilogram Change
2011 4,356 Kilogram —
2012 12,238 Kilogram +180.9%
2013 8,290 Kilogram -32.3%
2014 12,753 Kilogram +53.8%
2015 9,167 Kilogram -28.1%
2016 27,495 Kilogram +199.9%
2017 14,319 Kilogram -47.9%
2018 8,920 Kilogram -37.7%
2019 2,554 Kilogram -71.4%
2020 7,624 Kilogram +198.5%
2021 23,709 Kilogram +211.0%
2022 24,393 Kilogram +2.9%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 24,393 Kilogram is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13,390 Kilogram, 1.8× the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 24,393 Kilogram is above the median for high income countries, which is 11,408 Kilogram, 2.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 11,121 Kilogram 2,554 Kilogram 27,495 Kilogram 9
2020s 18,575 Kilogram 7,624 Kilogram 24,393 Kilogram 3

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 8 Czechia 96,156 Kilogram compare
  2. 9 Hungary 40,625 Kilogram compare
  3. 11 Poland 22,939 Kilogram compare
  4. 11 Poland 22,939 Kilogram compare
  5. 13 Belgium 19,947 Kilogram compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances in Denmark?
Pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances in Denmark was 24,393 Kilogram in 2022, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 27,495 Kilogram in 2016.
What is the lowest pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 2,554 Kilogram in 2019.
How does Denmark rank for pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances?
Denmark ranks 10th out of 35 countries with data for 2022.
Is pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 99.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pesticide sales by categorisation of active substances
Unit
Kilogram
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 403 data points, 2011–2022
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