Pesticide use in Bolivia
Bolivia: Pesticide use was 15,785 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Pesticide use in Bolivia, 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 use in Bolivia is 15,785 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 17.7% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pesticide use in Bolivia peaked at 21,749 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 941 tonnes, in 1992.
That places Bolivia 33rd out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pesticide use in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,468 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1,691 tonnes | -31.5% |
| 1992 | 941 tonnes | -44.4% |
| 1993 | 1,300 tonnes | +38.2% |
| 1994 | 1,653 tonnes | +27.2% |
| 1995 | 2,006 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1996 | 2,359 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1997 | 2,712 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1998 | 3,065 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1999 | 3,418 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2000 | 3,771 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 4,124 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 4,477 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2003 | 4,830 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 6,453 tonnes | +33.6% |
| 2005 | 7,146 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 7,772 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 8,427 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 8,870 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 10,281 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2010 | 12,969 tonnes | +26.1% |
| 2011 | 13,839 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 14,403 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 17,071 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2014 | 16,473 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 15,962 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 16,392 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 21,655 tonnes | +32.1% |
| 2018 | 21,749 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 17,910 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2020 | 19,295 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 18,307 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 19,174 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 15,785 tonnes | -17.7% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 15,785 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,280 tonnes, 12.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 15,785 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,984 tonnes, 8.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,161 tonnes | 941 tonnes | 3,418 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,615 tonnes | 3,771 tonnes | 10,281 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,842 tonnes | 12,969 tonnes | 21,749 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,140 tonnes | 15,785 tonnes | 19,295 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More reference data data for Bolivia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7329 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3892 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide use in Bolivia?
- Pesticide use in Bolivia was 15,785 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 use recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 21,749 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest pesticide use recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 941 tonnes in 1992.
- How does Bolivia rank for pesticide use?
- Bolivia ranks 33rd out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pesticide use rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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 use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total pesticide use measured in tonnes of pesticide consumption per year.