Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 in Portugal
Portugal: Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 was 151,010 Tonne in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 in Portugal, 2004–2022
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2022, generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in Portugal stood at 151,010 Tonne.
That represents a change of up 60.1% on the previous year and up 138.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in Portugal peaked at 694,144 Tonne in 2004 and was at its lowest, 50,294 Tonne, in 2014.
Portugal ranks 31st of 46 countries on this measure, 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 694,144 Tonne | — |
| 2006 | 213,722 Tonne | -69.2% |
| 2008 | 74,760 Tonne | -65.0% |
| 2010 | 68,829 Tonne | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 63,215 Tonne | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 50,294 Tonne | -20.4% |
| 2016 | 55,520 Tonne | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 62,073 Tonne | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 94,347 Tonne | +52.0% |
| 2022 | 151,010 Tonne | +60.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 327,542 Tonne | 74,760 Tonne | 694,144 Tonne | 3 |
| 2010s | 59,986 Tonne | 50,294 Tonne | 68,829 Tonne | 5 |
| 2020s | 122,678 Tonne | 94,347 Tonne | 151,010 Tonne | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in Portugal?
- Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in Portugal was 151,010 Tonne in 2022, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 694,144 Tonne in 2004.
- What is the lowest generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,294 Tonne in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2?
- Portugal ranks 31st out of 46 countries with data for 2022.
- Is generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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