Hazardous waste generated in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Hazardous waste generated was 8.45 million tonnes in 2020. ▼ Falling
Hazardous waste generated in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2004–2020
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2020, hazardous waste generated in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 8.45 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.5% on the previous year and up 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 8.45 million tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 4.99 million tonnes, in 2010.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 99 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Hazardous waste generated in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7.97 million tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 8.45 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 7.29 million tonnes | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 4.99 million tonnes | -31.5% |
| 2012 | 5.45 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 5.23 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 5.50 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 5.76 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 8.45 million tonnes | +46.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.90 million tonnes | 7.29 million tonnes | 8.45 million tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.39 million tonnes | 4.99 million tonnes | 5.76 million tonnes | 5 |
| 2020s | 8.45 million tonnes | 8.45 million tonnes | 8.45 million tonnes | 1 |
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More environment data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.444 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.84 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Import value, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity, annual growth rate 50.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value, annual growth rate -3.11 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0.8392 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production, annual growth rate 3.42 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Hazardous waste generated in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 8.45 million tonnes in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 8.45 million tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.99 million tonnes in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for hazardous waste generated?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th out of 99 countries with data for 2020.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.2%. 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 (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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