Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ireland
Ireland: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 129 kg in 2022. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ireland, 2004β2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ireland stood at 129 kg.
That represents a change of down 26.7% on the previous year and up 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ireland peaked at 432 kg in 2010 and was at its lowest, 104 kg, in 2012.
Ireland ranks 29th of 91 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 170 kg | 166 kg | 178 kg | 3 |
| 2010s | 176.2 kg | 104 kg | 432 kg | 5 |
| 2020s | 152.5 kg | 129 kg | 176 kg | 2 |
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- Temperature change 1.89 Β°C (2025)
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- Total fibre furnish β Production 414,600 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 12,009 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 1,451 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 30,918 1000 USD (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ireland?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ireland was 129 kg in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 432 kg in 2010.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 104 kg in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Ireland ranks 29th out of 91 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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