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 countries 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.
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Ireland, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 178 kilograms | — |
| 2006 | 166 kilograms | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 166 kilograms | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 432 kilograms | +160.2% |
| 2012 | 104 kilograms | -75.9% |
| 2014 | 104 kilograms | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 112 kilograms | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 130 kilograms | +16.1% |
| 2020 | 178 kilograms | +36.9% |
| 2022 | 130 kilograms | -27.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 130 kilograms is above the median for high income countries, which is 84.93 kilograms, 1.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 130 kilograms is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167 kilograms, 78% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More environment data for Ireland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.51 Percentage change (2025)
- 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)
- 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)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.0083 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (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 countries 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).