Pesticides in rivers in Finland

Finland: Pesticides in rivers was 11.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
11.1%
World rank
22nd
of 35 countries
All-time high
60.0%
in 2014
All-time low
0.0%
in 2022
Years of data
11
2013–2023

Pesticides in rivers in Finland, 2013–2023

02040602013201820232013: 25 Percentage2014: 60 Percentage2015: 25 Percentage2016: 10 Percentage2017: 45.5 Percentage2018: 25 Percentage2019: 25 Percentage2020: 11.1 Percentage2021: 11.1 Percentage2022: 0 Percentage2023: 11.1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Finland recorded 11.1% for pesticides in rivers in 2023.

The figure is down 55.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pesticides in rivers in Finland peaked at 60.0% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2022.

That places Finland 22nd out of 35 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.

Pesticides in rivers in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Pesticides in rivers in Finland, 2013 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2013 25.0% —
2014 60.0% +140.0%
2015 25.0% -58.3%
2016 10.0% -60.0%
2017 45.5% +355.0%
2018 25.0% -45.1%
2019 25.0% +0.0%
2020 11.1% -55.6%
2021 11.1% +0.0%
2022 0.0% -100.0%
2023 11.1% —

Finland compared with similar countries

  • Finland's 11.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.1%, 92% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Finland's 11.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.9%, 75% of the median. (26 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 30.8% 10.0% 60.0% 7
2020s 8.3% 0.0% 11.1% 4

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 20 Estonia 11.4% compare
  2. 20 Estonia 11.4% compare
  3. 23 Sweden 6.7% compare
  4. 24 Serbia 5.9% compare
  5. 25 Greece 2.6% compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pesticides in rivers in Finland?
Pesticides in rivers in Finland was 11.1% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest pesticides in rivers recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 60.0% in 2014.
What is the lowest pesticides in rivers recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2022.
How does Finland rank for pesticides in rivers?
Finland ranks 22nd out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
Is pesticides in rivers rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is down 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pesticides in rivers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pesticides in rivers
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 361 data points, 2013–2023
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