Hazardous waste generated per capita in Ireland
Ireland: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 130 kilograms in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Ireland, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste generated per capita in Ireland stood at 130 kilograms.
The figure is down 27.0% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Ireland peaked at 432 kilograms in 2010 and was at its lowest, 104 kilograms, in 2012.
That places Ireland 28th out of 83 regions with data for 2022, putting it 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 kilograms | 166 kilograms | 178 kilograms | 3 |
| 2010s | 176.4 kilograms | 104 kilograms | 432 kilograms | 5 |
| 2020s | 154 kilograms | 130 kilograms | 178 kilograms | 2 |
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More environment data for Ireland
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 59.68 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 11.06 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 15.58 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0879 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 1.23 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0115 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 18.11 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0209 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0087 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 1.16 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in Ireland?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Ireland was 130 kilograms in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 432 kilograms in 2010.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 104 kilograms in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Ireland ranks 28th out of 83 regions with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. 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 and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Hazardous waste generated per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg)