Hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Hazardous waste treated or disposed was 2.03 million in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
2.03 million
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
21st
of 77 countries
All-time high
4.73 million
in 2004
All-time low
1.90 million
in 2014
Years of data
8
2004–2018

Hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2004–2018

01.0M2.0M3.0M4.0M5.0M2004201120182004: 4.7M2006: 3.4M2008: 3.3M2010: 2.0M2012: 1.9M2014: 1.9M2016: 1.9M2018: 2.0M

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 2.03 million for hazardous waste treated or disposed in 2018.

That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 38.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 4.73 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.90 million, in 2014.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 21st out of 77 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Hazardous waste treated or disposed (Tonnes) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2004 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2004 4.73 million
2006 3.43 million -27.6%
2008 3.31 million -3.3%
2010 1.97 million -40.5%
2012 1.91 million -3.1%
2014 1.90 million -0.9%
2016 1.93 million +1.9%
2018 2.03 million +5.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.82 million 3.31 million 4.73 million 3
2010s 1.95 million 1.90 million 2.03 million 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 18 Italy 4.05 million compare
  2. 19 Spain 2.44 million compare
  3. 20 Armenia 2.15 million compare
  4. 21 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.03 million compare
  5. 23 Belarus 1.93 million compare
  6. 24 Belgium 1.85 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 2.03 million in 2018, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 4.73 million in 2004.
What is the lowest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.90 million in 2014.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for hazardous waste treated or disposed?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st out of 77 countries with data for 2018.
Is hazardous waste treated or disposed rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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Indicator
Hazardous waste treated or disposed (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
79 places, 1,005 data points, 2000–2024
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