Hazardous waste exported in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Hazardous waste exported was 416,354 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste exported in Luxembourg, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste exported in Luxembourg is 416,354, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 16.1% on the previous year and up 350.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Luxembourg peaked at 579,557 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 80,722, in 2011.
That places Luxembourg 6th out of 83 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste exported in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88,732 | — |
| 2011 | 80,722 | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 88,650 | +9.8% |
| 2013 | 92,371 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 84,758 | -8.2% |
| 2015 | 267,530 | +215.6% |
| 2016 | 373,733 | +39.7% |
| 2017 | 423,124 | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 443,953 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 444,515 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 465,860 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 579,557 | +24.4% |
| 2022 | 496,074 | -14.4% |
| 2023 | 416,354 | -16.1% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 416,354 is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,798, 15.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 416,354 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21,278, 19.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste exported in Luxembourg changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +215.6% | 84,758 | 267,530 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 238,809 | 80,722 | 444,515 | 10 |
| 2020s | 489,461 | 416,354 | 579,557 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste exported in Luxembourg?
- Hazardous waste exported in Luxembourg was 416,354 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 579,557 in 2021.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 80,722 in 2011.
- How does Luxembourg rank for hazardous waste exported?
- Luxembourg ranks 6th out of 83 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 350.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste exported, (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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