Pesticide sales in Germany
Germany: Pesticide sales was 45.17 million Kilogram in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
45.17 million Kilogram
Change on year
up 11.6%
World rank
4th
of 37 countries
All-time high
48.71 million Kilogram
in 2021
All-time low
40.49 million Kilogram
in 2023
Years of data
14
2011–2024
Pesticide sales in Germany, 2011–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Kilogram.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pesticide sales in Germany is 45.17 million Kilogram, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pesticide sales in Germany peaked at 48.71 million Kilogram in 2021 and was at its lowest, 40.49 million Kilogram, in 2023.
Germany ranks 4th of 37 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Pesticide sales in Germany, year by year
| Year | Kilogram | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 43.86 million Kilogram | — |
| 2012 | 45.52 million Kilogram | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 43.53 million Kilogram | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 46.08 million Kilogram | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 47.85 million Kilogram | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 46.89 million Kilogram | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 48.31 million Kilogram | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 44.96 million Kilogram | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 45.18 million Kilogram | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 47.97 million Kilogram | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 48.71 million Kilogram | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 48.17 million Kilogram | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 40.49 million Kilogram | -15.9% |
| 2024 | 45.17 million Kilogram | +11.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 45.17 million Kilogram is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.54 million Kilogram, 12.8× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Germany's 45.17 million Kilogram is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.54 million Kilogram, 12.8× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45.80 million Kilogram | 43.53 million Kilogram | 48.31 million Kilogram | 9 |
| 2020s | 46.10 million Kilogram | 40.49 million Kilogram | 48.71 million Kilogram | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide sales in Germany?
- Pesticide sales in Germany was 45.17 million Kilogram in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pesticide sales recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 48.71 million Kilogram in 2021.
- What is the lowest pesticide sales recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.49 million Kilogram in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for pesticide sales?
- Germany ranks 4th out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pesticide sales rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pesticide sales. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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