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

Latest (2022)
292,031 Tonne
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
23rd
of 46 countries
All-time high
296,865 Tonne
in 2018
All-time low
0 Tonne
in 2006
Years of data
10
2004–2022

Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 in Ireland, 2004–2022

0100.0k200.0k300.0k2004201320222004: 8.7k Tonne2006: 0 Tonne2008: 19.4k Tonne2010: 101.1k Tonne2012: 96.3k Tonne2014: 96.3k Tonne2016: 105.0k Tonne2018: 296.9k Tonne2020: 275.4k Tonne2022: 292.0k Tonne

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

Annual values for Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 activity in Ireland, 2004 to 2022.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 20 Poland 293,977 Tonne compare
  2. 20 Poland 293,977 Tonne compare
  3. 22 Hungary 292,641 Tonne compare
  4. 24 Lithuania 289,947 Tonne compare
  5. 24 Lithuania 289,947 Tonne compare
  6. 26 Belgium 272,374 Tonne compare

See the full ranking of 48 places →

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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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Indicator
Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 activity
Unit
Tonne
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 451 data points, 2004–2022
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