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
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 8.45 million tonnes, measured in 2020.
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.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 18th out of 99 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.35 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.22 Percentage change (2024)
- Heating Degree Days 5,420 (2024)
- Cooling Degree Days 28.37 (2024)
- Total fisheries production 981,329 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 755,323 metric tons (2024)
- Aquaculture production 226,006 metric tons (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 2.03 Mt CO2e (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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