Hazardous waste imported in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Hazardous waste imported was 23,204 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste imported in Luxembourg, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Luxembourg recorded 23,204 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 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 322, in 2011.
That places Luxembourg 26th out of 72 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.
Hazardous waste imported in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,129 | — |
| 2011 | 322 | -84.9% |
| 2012 | 1,327 | +312.1% |
| 2013 | 5,265 | +296.8% |
| 2014 | 3,043 | -42.2% |
| 2015 | 4,147 | +36.3% |
| 2016 | 13,618 | +228.4% |
| 2017 | 14,089 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 24,315 | +72.6% |
| 2019 | 22,777 | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 39,444 | +73.2% |
| 2021 | 8,563 | -78.3% |
| 2022 | 26,934 | +214.5% |
| 2023 | 23,204 | -13.8% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 23,204 is above the median for high income countries, which is 19,292, 1.2× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 23,204 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20,298, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,103 | 322 | 24,315 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,536 | 8,563 | 39,444 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste imported in Luxembourg?
- Hazardous waste imported in Luxembourg was 23,204 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 in 2020.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 322 in 2011.
- How does Luxembourg rank for hazardous waste imported?
- Luxembourg ranks 26th out of 72 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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