Iraq vs Ireland: Total waste generation, by activity

Iraq
18.81 million tonnes
in 2023
Ireland
15.35 million tonnes
in 2022
Iraq rank
35th
Ireland rank
36th

Total waste generation, by activity over time

  • Iraq
  • Ireland
5.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M25.0M30.0M200420132023

How they compare

Iraq currently reports 18.81 million tonnes against 15.35 million tonnes in Ireland, a difference of 3.46 million tonnes.

That makes Iraq's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Ireland ahead.

Iraq ranks 35th and Ireland ranks 36th of 72 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iraq Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 15.12 million tonnes 15.39 million tonnes 260,180 tonnes Ireland
2020s 19.20 million tonnes 15.77 million tonnes 3.43 million tonnes Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total waste generation, by activity, Iraq or Ireland?
Iraq, at 18.81 million tonnes against 15.35 million tonnes in Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in total waste generation, by activity between Iraq and Ireland?
3.46 million tonnes, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Ireland?
7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Iraq and Ireland rank globally for total waste generation, by activity?
Iraq ranks 35th and Ireland ranks 36th of 72 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
74 places, 998 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed