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
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2004–2020
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 125.4, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of 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.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 33rd of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 129.82 | 117.45 | 139 | 3 |
| 2010s | 82.96 | 79.23 | 86.36 | 5 |
| 2020s | 125.4 | 125.4 | 125.4 | 1 |
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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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