Pesticide use in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Pesticide use was 684 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Pesticide use in Tajikistan, 1992–2023
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 Tajikistan is 684 tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 447.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pesticide use in Tajikistan peaked at 684 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 125 tonnes, in 2013.
That places Tajikistan 125th out of 211 countries with data for 2023, 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 use in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 130 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 130 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 130 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 130 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 130 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 130 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 130 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 130 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 130 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 130 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 129 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 129 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 129 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 128 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 128 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 128 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 127 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 127 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 126 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 126 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 126 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 125 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 125 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 125 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 147 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 2017 | 309 tonnes | +110.2% |
| 2018 | 386 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2019 | 469 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 2020 | 439 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 570 tonnes | +29.8% |
| 2022 | 630 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 684 tonnes | +8.6% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 684 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,280 tonnes, 53% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 684 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,830 tonnes, 24% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 130 tonnes | 130 tonnes | 130 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 128.5 tonnes | 127 tonnes | 130 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 206.4 tonnes | 125 tonnes | 469 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 580.75 tonnes | 439 tonnes | 684 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More reference data data for Tajikistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3081 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.546 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9802 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0462 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9802 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2516 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pesticide use in Tajikistan?
- Pesticide use in Tajikistan was 684 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 Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 684 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest pesticide use recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 125 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Tajikistan rank for pesticide use?
- Tajikistan ranks 125th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pesticide use rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 447.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.