Pesticides in rivers in Italy

Italy: Pesticides in rivers was 27.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
27.9%
Change on year
up 8.1%
World rank
11th
of 35 countries
All-time high
91.0%
in 2015
All-time low
19.2%
in 2017
Years of data
9
2015–2023

Pesticides in rivers in Italy, 2015–2023

204060801002015201920232015: 91 Percentage2016: 66.7 Percentage2017: 19.2 Percentage2018: 23.5 Percentage2019: 43.2 Percentage2020: 35.7 Percentage2021: 29.4 Percentage2022: 25.8 Percentage2023: 27.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Italy recorded 27.9% for pesticides in rivers in 2023.

That represents a change of up 8.1% on the previous year and down 69.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pesticides in rivers in Italy peaked at 91.0% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 19.2%, in 2017.

That places Italy 11th out of 35 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Pesticides in rivers in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Pesticides in rivers in Italy, 2015 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2015 91.0% —
2016 66.7% -26.7%
2017 19.2% -71.2%
2018 23.5% +22.4%
2019 43.2% +83.8%
2020 35.7% -17.4%
2021 29.4% -17.6%
2022 25.8% -12.2%
2023 27.9% +8.1%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 27.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.1%, 2.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 27.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.9%, 1.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 48.7% 19.2% 91.0% 5
2020s 29.7% 25.8% 35.7% 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 8 Ireland 35.3% compare
  2. 9 France 35.2% compare
  3. 10 Belgium 34.1% compare
  4. 12 Germany 25.0% compare
  5. 13 Portugal 23.5% compare
  6. 14 Spain 20.8% compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pesticides in rivers in Italy?
Pesticides in rivers in Italy was 27.9% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest pesticides in rivers recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 91.0% in 2015.
What is the lowest pesticides in rivers recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 19.2% in 2017.
How does Italy rank for pesticides in rivers?
Italy ranks 11th out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
Is pesticides in rivers rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 69.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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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