France vs Ireland: Hazardous waste generated per capita
France
167 kilograms
in 2022
Ireland
130 kilograms
in 2022
France rank
25th
Ireland rank
28th
Hazardous waste generated per capita over time
- France
- Ireland
How they compare
France currently reports 167 kilograms against 130 kilograms in Ireland, a difference of 37 kilograms.
That makes France's figure about 1.3 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Ireland ahead.
France ranks 25th and Ireland ranks 28th of 83 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 150 kilograms | 170 kilograms | 20 kilograms | Ireland |
| 2010s | 171.8 kilograms | 176.4 kilograms | 4.6 kilograms | Ireland |
| 2020s | 166.5 kilograms | 154 kilograms | 12.5 kilograms | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher hazardous waste generated per capita, France or Ireland?
- France, at 167 kilograms against 130 kilograms in Ireland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in hazardous waste generated per capita between France and Ireland?
- 37 kilograms, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Ireland?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2022.
- How do France and Ireland rank globally for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- France ranks 25th and Ireland ranks 28th of 83 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as Hazardous waste generated per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg)