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
Hazardous waste exported in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 12,332 for hazardous waste exported in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it 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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 316,066 | 173,912 | 707,461 | 10 |
| 2020s | 89,513 | 7,588 | 328,357 | 4 |
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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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