Hazardous waste generated, per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 125.4 in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
125.4
Change on year
up 45.2%
World rank
33rd
of 99 countries
All-time high
139
in 2006
All-time low
79.23
in 2010
Years of data
9
2004–2020

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2004–2020

0501001502004201220202004: 1332006: 1392008: 117.52010: 79.22012: 85.12014: 80.72016: 83.42018: 86.42020: 125.4

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2020, hazardous waste generated, per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 125.4.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 45.2% on the previous year and up 58.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 139 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 79.23, in 2010.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 33rd out of 99 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2004 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2004 133
2006 139 +4.5%
2008 117.45 -15.5%
2010 79.23 -32.5%
2012 85.14 +7.5%
2014 80.67 -5.3%
2016 83.4 +3.4%
2018 86.36 +3.5%
2020 125.4 +45.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 129.82 117.45 139 3
2010s 82.96 79.23 86.36 5
2020s 125.4 125.4 125.4 1

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 30 Czechia 146 compare
  2. 31 Ireland 129 compare
  3. 32 Ecuador 125.5 compare
  4. 33 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 125.4 compare
  5. 35 Iraq 124.59 compare
  6. 36 Panama 119.35 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 125.4 in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 139 in 2006.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 79.23 in 2010.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 33rd out of 99 countries with data for 2020.
Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 58.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
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 generated, per capita (Kg). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
102 places, 1,362 data points, 2000–2024
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