Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 was 616,865 Tonne in 2018. ▼ Falling
Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 in United Kingdom, 2004–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2018, generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in United Kingdom stood at 616,865 Tonne.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in United Kingdom peaked at 719,198 Tonne in 2004 and was at its lowest, 464,297 Tonne, in 2010.
United Kingdom ranks 12th of 46 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and NACE Rev. 2 in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 719,198 Tonne | — |
| 2006 | 666,485 Tonne | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 681,314 Tonne | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 464,297 Tonne | -31.9% |
| 2012 | 610,133 Tonne | +31.4% |
| 2014 | 612,429 Tonne | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 576,195 Tonne | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 616,865 Tonne | +7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 688,999 Tonne | 666,485 Tonne | 719,198 Tonne | 3 |
| 2010s | 575,984 Tonne | 464,297 Tonne | 616,865 Tonne | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More environment data for United Kingdom
- Environment-related technologies patents — Patent applications 4,653 Patents (2023)
- Environment-related technologies patents — Patent grants 667.92 Patents (2022)
- Road, rail and navigable inland waterways networks by NUTS 2 region 159 Kilometre (2018)
- Inland fisheries 452.13 Tonnes (2022)
- Agricultural land area — Arable and permanent crop land 6,125 Hectares (2025)
- Agricultural land area — Total agricultural land area 16,821 Hectares (2025)
- Agricultural land area — Arable land 6,083 Hectares (2025)
- Agricultural land area — Permanent pasture 10,697 Hectares (2025)
- Agricultural land area — Permanent crops 41.76 Hectares (2025)
- Marine landings — Total landings 640,295 Tonnes (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in United Kingdom?
- Generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 in United Kingdom was 616,865 Tonne in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 719,198 Tonne in 2004.
- What is the lowest generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 464,297 Tonne in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom rank for generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2?
- United Kingdom ranks 12th out of 46 countries with data for 2018.
- Is generation of waste by waste category, hazardousness and nace rev. 2 rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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