Hazardous waste imported in Italy
Italy: Hazardous waste imported was 95,358 tonnes in 2023. β Volatile
Hazardous waste imported in Italy, 2010β2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Italy recorded 95,358 tonnes 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 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 60,190 tonnes, in 2016.
That places Italy 17th out of 70 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 282,354 tonnes | 60,190 tonnes | 785,852 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 97,103 tonnes | 90,594 tonnes | 102,138 tonnes | 4 |
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- Standard Deviation 0.324 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.18 Β°C (2025)
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- Total fibre furnish β Production 7.18 million t (2024)
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- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 2.20 million 1000 USD (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste imported in Italy?
- Hazardous waste imported in Italy was 95,358 tonnes 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 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,190 tonnes in 2016.
- How does Italy rank for hazardous waste imported?
- Italy ranks 17th out of 70 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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