Hazardous waste generated in Denmark
Denmark: Hazardous waste generated was 1.40 million tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Denmark, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 1.40 million tonnes for hazardous waste generated in 2022.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Denmark peaked at 2.09 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 319,672 tonnes, in 2004.
That places Denmark 37th out of 99 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 in Denmark, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 319,672 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 372,892 tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2008 | 419,646 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2010 | 1.22 million tonnes | +191.9% |
| 2012 | 1.22 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 1.72 million tonnes | +41.0% |
| 2016 | 2.01 million tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2018 | 2.09 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 1.37 million tonnes | -34.6% |
| 2022 | 1.40 million tonnes | +2.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 1.40 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 654,868 tonnes, 2.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 1.40 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.09 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 370,737 tonnes | 319,672 tonnes | 419,646 tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.65 million tonnes | 1.22 million tonnes | 2.09 million tonnes | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.38 million tonnes | 1.37 million tonnes | 1.40 million tonnes | 2 |
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More environment data for Denmark
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.67 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.696 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.29 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.75 % 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 0.0189 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Denmark?
- Hazardous waste generated in Denmark was 1.40 million tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 2.09 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 319,672 tonnes in 2004.
- How does Denmark rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Denmark ranks 37th out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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