Use and risk of chemical pesticides in Denmark
Denmark: Use and risk of chemical pesticides was 102 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Use and risk of chemical pesticides in Denmark, 2011–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Index, 2015-2017 average =100.
Analysis
In 2023, use and risk of chemical pesticides in Denmark stood at 102 Index, 2015-2017 average =100.
That represents a change of down 58.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, use and risk of chemical pesticides in Denmark peaked at 322 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 81 Index, 2015-2017 average =100, in 2014.
Denmark ranks 1st of 20 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Use and risk of chemical pesticides in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 205 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | — |
| 2012 | 322 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | +57.1% |
| 2013 | 244 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | -24.2% |
| 2014 | 81 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | -66.8% |
| 2015 | 100 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | +23.5% |
| 2016 | 96 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 105 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 101 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 100 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 100 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 95 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 102 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 102 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | +0.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 102 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40 Index, 2015-2017 average =100, 2.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 102 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 is above the median for high income countries, which is 40 Index, 2015-2017 average =100, 2.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Use and risk of chemical pesticides in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -66.8% | 244 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | 81 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 |
| 2012 | +57.1% | 205 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | 322 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 150.44 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | 81 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | 322 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | 9 |
| 2020s | 99.75 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | 95 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | 102 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is use and risk of chemical pesticides in Denmark?
- Use and risk of chemical pesticides in Denmark was 102 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest use and risk of chemical pesticides recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 322 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 in 2012.
- What is the lowest use and risk of chemical pesticides recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 81 Index, 2015-2017 average =100 in 2014.
- How does Denmark rank for use and risk of chemical pesticides?
- Denmark ranks 1st out of 20 countries with data for 2023.
- Is use and risk of chemical pesticides rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Use and risk of chemical pesticides. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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