Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Iceland
Iceland: Hazardous waste treated or disposed was 56,284 tonnes in 2022. β Volatile
Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Iceland, 2004β2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste treated or disposed in Iceland stood at 56,284 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.7% on the previous year and up 383.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste treated or disposed in Iceland peaked at 135,100 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 7,926 tonnes, in 2010.
That places Iceland 47th out of 72 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73,050 tonnes | 11,000 tonnes | 135,100 tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 26,137 tonnes | 7,926 tonnes | 47,852 tonnes | 5 |
| 2020s | 48,884 tonnes | 41,484 tonnes | 56,284 tonnes | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste treated or disposed in Iceland?
- Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Iceland was 56,284 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 135,100 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,926 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Iceland rank for hazardous waste treated or disposed?
- Iceland ranks 47th out of 72 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste treated or disposed rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 383.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste treated or disposed (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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