Hazardous waste imported in Portugal

Portugal: Hazardous waste imported was 65,140 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
65,140 tonnes
Change on year
down 36.5%
World rank
21st
of 70 countries
All-time high
172,946 tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
464 tonnes
in 2010
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Hazardous waste imported in Portugal, 2010–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k2010201620232010: 464 tonnes2011: 2.6k tonnes2012: 9.3k tonnes2013: 5.2k tonnes2014: 33.4k tonnes2015: 56.6k tonnes2016: 124.9k tonnes2017: 98.4k tonnes2018: 156.6k tonnes2019: 172.9k tonnes2020: 106.6k tonnes2021: 105.9k tonnes2022: 102.5k tonnes2023: 65.1k tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2023, hazardous waste imported in Portugal stood at 65,140 tonnes.

That represents a change of down 36.5% on the previous year and up 1,156.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Portugal peaked at 172,946 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 464 tonnes, in 2010.

Portugal ranks 21st of 70 countries on this measure, 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 66,040 tonnes 464 tonnes 172,946 tonnes 10
2020s 95,043 tonnes 65,140 tonnes 106,614 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 18 Philippines 80,000 tonnes compare
  2. 19 Greece 77,463 tonnes compare
  3. 20 Czechia 68,354 tonnes compare
  4. 22 Finland 58,353 tonnes compare
  5. 23 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 40,323 tonnes compare
  6. 24 Hungary 23,922 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 71 places β†’

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All data for Portugal β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste imported in Portugal?
Hazardous waste imported in Portugal was 65,140 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 172,946 tonnes in 2019.
What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 464 tonnes in 2010.
How does Portugal rank for hazardous waste imported?
Portugal ranks 21st out of 70 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste imported rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,156.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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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About this data

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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