France vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Hazardous waste generated
France
11.39 million
in 2022
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
8.45 million
in 2020
France rank
15th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
18th
Hazardous waste generated over time
- France
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
France currently reports 11.39 million against 8.45 million in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 2.95 million.
That makes France's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 15th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 99 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.52 million | 7.90 million | 1.61 million | France |
| 2010s | 11.35 million | 5.39 million | 5.96 million | France |
| 2020s | 11.22 million | 8.45 million | 2.78 million | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher hazardous waste generated, France or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- France, at 11.39 million against 8.45 million in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in hazardous waste generated between France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 2.95 million, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
- How do France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for hazardous waste generated?
- France ranks 15th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 99 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Hazardous waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.