Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 in Ireland
Ireland: Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 was 292,031 Tonne in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 in Ireland, 2004–2022
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in Ireland is 292,031 Tonne, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 6.0% on the previous year and up 203.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in Ireland peaked at 296,865 Tonne in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 Tonne, in 2006.
That places Ireland 23rd out of 46 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8,706 Tonne | — |
| 2006 | 0 Tonne | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 19,376 Tonne | — |
| 2010 | 101,143 Tonne | +422.0% |
| 2012 | 96,251 Tonne | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 96,251 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 105,033 Tonne | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 296,865 Tonne | +182.6% |
| 2020 | 275,414 Tonne | -7.2% |
| 2022 | 292,031 Tonne | +6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,361 Tonne | 0 Tonne | 19,376 Tonne | 3 |
| 2010s | 139,109 Tonne | 96,251 Tonne | 296,865 Tonne | 5 |
| 2020s | 283,722 Tonne | 275,414 Tonne | 292,031 Tonne | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in Ireland?
- Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in Ireland was 292,031 Tonne in 2022, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 296,865 Tonne in 2018.
- What is the lowest generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Tonne in 2006.
- How does Ireland rank for generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2?
- Ireland ranks 23rd out of 46 countries with data for 2022.
- Is generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 activity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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