Pesticide use in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Pesticide use was 576 tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Pesticide use in Cayman Islands, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Cayman Islands recorded 576 tonnes for pesticide use in 2023.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pesticide use in Cayman Islands peaked at 644 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 569 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Cayman Islands 130th out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 569 tonnes | 569 tonnes | 569 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 569 tonnes | 569 tonnes | 569 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 571.5 tonnes | 569 tonnes | 594 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 605.25 tonnes | 576 tonnes | 644 tonnes | 4 |
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More reference data data for Cayman Islands
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.359 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4176 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8137 °C (2026)
- Precipitation anomalies -379.98 millimeters (2025)
- Annual precipitation 569.37 millimeters (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9854 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9461 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 102.94 2010 = 100 (2016)
- Foreign aid received by income group -2.75 million constant 2024 US$ (1996)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations -2.75 million constant 2024 US$ (1996)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide use in Cayman Islands?
- Pesticide use in Cayman Islands was 576 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 Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 644 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest pesticide use recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 569 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for pesticide use?
- Cayman Islands ranks 130th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pesticide use rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cayman Islands 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.