Hazardous waste generated in Ireland
Ireland: Hazardous waste generated was 670,335 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Ireland, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste generated in Ireland stood at 670,335 tonnes.
The figure is down 24.4% on the previous year and up 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Ireland peaked at 1.97 million tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 478,706 tonnes, in 2012.
Ireland ranks 45th of 99 countries on this measure, 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 724,345 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 708,791 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 743,418 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 1.97 million tonnes | +165.3% |
| 2012 | 478,706 tonnes | -75.7% |
| 2014 | 482,907 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 533,987 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 630,526 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 2020 | 886,987 tonnes | +40.7% |
| 2022 | 670,335 tonnes | -24.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 670,335 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 654,868 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 670,335 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.09 million tonnes, 61% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 725,518 tonnes | 708,791 tonnes | 743,418 tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 819,665 tonnes | 478,706 tonnes | 1.97 million tonnes | 5 |
| 2020s | 778,661 tonnes | 670,335 tonnes | 886,987 tonnes | 2 |
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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)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Ireland?
- Hazardous waste generated in Ireland was 670,335 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.97 million tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 478,706 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Ireland ranks 45th out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.0%. 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, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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