Hazardous waste imported in Italy
Italy: Hazardous waste imported was 95,358 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste imported in Italy, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Italy recorded 95,358 for hazardous waste imported in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 79.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Italy peaked at 785,852 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 60,190, in 2016.
That places Italy 17th out of 72 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste imported in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 560,389 | — |
| 2011 | 785,852 | +40.2% |
| 2012 | 375,348 | -52.2% |
| 2013 | 465,232 | +23.9% |
| 2014 | 123,261 | -73.5% |
| 2015 | 123,779 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 60,190 | -51.4% |
| 2017 | 145,517 | +141.8% |
| 2018 | 71,305 | -51.0% |
| 2019 | 112,671 | +58.0% |
| 2020 | 90,594 | -19.6% |
| 2021 | 100,323 | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 102,138 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 95,358 | -6.6% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 95,358 is above the median for high income countries, which is 19,292, 4.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Italy's 95,358 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20,298, 4.7× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 282,354 | 60,190 | 785,852 | 10 |
| 2020s | 97,103 | 90,594 | 102,138 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste imported in Italy?
- Hazardous waste imported in Italy was 95,358 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 785,852 in 2011.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,190 in 2016.
- How does Italy rank for hazardous waste imported?
- Italy ranks 17th out of 72 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste imported rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste imported, (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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