Hazardous waste exported in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Hazardous waste exported was 12,332 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
12,332
Change on year
up 26.2%
World rank
43rd
of 83 countries
All-time high
707,461
in 2013
All-time low
7,588
in 2021
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Hazardous waste exported in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2010–2023

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k2010201620232010: 221.7k2011: 192.1k2012: 173.9k2013: 707.5k2014: 276.2k2015: 231.3k2016: 382.8k2017: 352.1k2018: 327.6k2019: 295.4k2020: 328.4k2021: 7.6k2022: 9.8k2023: 12.3k

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste exported in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 12,332, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 26.2% on the previous year and down 98.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 707,461 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 7,588, in 2021.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 43rd of 83 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.

Hazardous waste exported in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Hazardous waste exported, (Tonnes) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 221,681
2011 192,074 -13.4%
2012 173,912 -9.5%
2013 707,461 +306.8%
2014 276,206 -61.0%
2015 231,341 -16.2%
2016 382,843 +65.5%
2017 352,139 -8.0%
2018 327,584 -7.0%
2019 295,419 -9.8%
2020 328,357 +11.1%
2021 7,588 -97.7%
2022 9,774 +28.8%
2023 12,332 +26.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 316,066 173,912 707,461 10
2020s 89,513 7,588 328,357 4

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 40 Jordan 15,340 compare
  2. 41 Guatemala 14,200 compare
  3. 42 Israel 12,700 compare
  4. 43 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 12,332 compare
  5. 45 Estonia 11,006 compare
  6. 46 Hungary 10,325 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste exported in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Hazardous waste exported in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 12,332 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 707,461 in 2013.
What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 7,588 in 2021.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for hazardous waste exported?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 43rd out of 83 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 98.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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Indicator
Hazardous waste exported, (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
85 places, 1,147 data points, 2000–2024
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