Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ireland
Ireland: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 129 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ireland, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ireland stood at 129.
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 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 104, in 2012.
Ireland ranks 31st of 99 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 generated, per capita in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 178 | — |
| 2006 | 166 | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 166 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 432 | +160.2% |
| 2012 | 104 | -75.9% |
| 2014 | 104 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 112 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 129 | +15.2% |
| 2020 | 176 | +36.4% |
| 2022 | 129 | -26.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 129 is above the median for high income countries, which is 87, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 129 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85, 1.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 170 | 166 | 178 | 3 |
| 2010s | 176.2 | 104 | 432 | 5 |
| 2020s | 152.5 | 129 | 176 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (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 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 in 2010.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 104 in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Ireland ranks 31st out of 99 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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