Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Ireland
Ireland: Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment was 11,958 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Ireland, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Ireland stood at 11,958.
That represents a change of up 25.2% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Ireland peaked at 37,303 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 6,846, in 2018.
That places Ireland 34th out of 67 countries with data for 2022, 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 treated, by type of treatment in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 37,303 | — |
| 2006 | 35,121 | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 20,897 | -40.5% |
| 2010 | 19,676 | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 13,386 | -32.0% |
| 2014 | 13,121 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 7,488 | -42.9% |
| 2018 | 6,846 | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 9,551 | +39.5% |
| 2022 | 11,958 | +25.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31,107 | 20,897 | 37,303 | 3 |
| 2010s | 12,103 | 6,846 | 19,676 | 5 |
| 2020s | 10,754 | 9,551 | 11,958 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Ireland?
- Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Ireland was 11,958 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 37,303 in 2004.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,846 in 2018.
- How does Ireland rank for hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment?
- Ireland ranks 34th out of 67 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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