Hazardous waste imported in Luxembourg

Luxembourg: Hazardous waste imported was 23,204 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
23,204 tonnes
Change on year
down 13.8%
World rank
25th
of 70 countries
All-time high
39,444 tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
322 tonnes
in 2011
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Hazardous waste imported in Luxembourg, 2010–2023

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k2010201620232010: 2.1k tonnes2011: 322 tonnes2012: 1.3k tonnes2013: 5.3k tonnes2014: 3.0k tonnes2015: 4.1k tonnes2016: 13.6k tonnes2017: 14.1k tonnes2018: 24.3k tonnes2019: 22.8k tonnes2020: 39.4k tonnes2021: 8.6k tonnes2022: 26.9k tonnes2023: 23.2k tonnes

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Luxembourg recorded 23,204 tonnes for hazardous waste imported in 2023.

That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year and up 340.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Luxembourg peaked at 39,444 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 322 tonnes, in 2011.

That places Luxembourg 25th out of 70 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 9,103 tonnes 322 tonnes 24,315 tonnes 10
2020s 24,536 tonnes 8,563 tonnes 39,444 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Luxembourg

  1. 22 Finland 58,353 tonnes compare
  2. 23 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 40,323 tonnes compare
  3. 24 Hungary 23,922 tonnes compare
  4. 26 Estonia 20,298 tonnes compare
  5. 27 Lithuania 18,286 tonnes compare
  6. 28 Slovakia 16,004 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 71 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste imported in Luxembourg?
Hazardous waste imported in Luxembourg was 23,204 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Luxembourg?
The highest recorded value was 39,444 tonnes in 2020.
What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Luxembourg?
The lowest recorded value was 322 tonnes in 2011.
How does Luxembourg rank for hazardous waste imported?
Luxembourg ranks 25th out of 70 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste imported rising or falling in Luxembourg?
Over the last ten years it is up 340.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Luxembourg 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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Indicator
Hazardous waste imported, (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
71 places, 985 data points, 2000–2024
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