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
Hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2004–2018
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.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st of 77 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| 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% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 2.03 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 501,097, 4.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 2.03 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 559,338, 3.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.82 million | 3.31 million | 4.73 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.95 million | 1.90 million | 2.03 million | 5 |
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More environment data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.13 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.25 Percentage change (2025)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.35 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.22 Percentage change (2024)
- Heating Degree Days 5,420 (2024)
- Cooling Degree Days 28.37 (2024)
- Total fisheries production 981,329 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 755,323 metric tons (2024)
- Aquaculture production 226,006 metric tons (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 2.03 Mt CO2e (2024)
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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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