Management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Estonia
Estonia: Management of waste by waste management operations and type of was 19,310 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
Management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Estonia, 2010–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Estonia stood at 19,310 Thousand tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Estonia peaked at 21,514 Thousand tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 15,041 Thousand tonnes, in 2020.
Estonia ranks 18th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,897 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 19,199 Thousand tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 20,502 Thousand tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 20,554 Thousand tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 20,607 Thousand tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 20,084 Thousand tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 19,561 Thousand tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 20,538 Thousand tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 21,514 Thousand tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 18,278 Thousand tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2020 | 15,041 Thousand tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2021 | 17,785 Thousand tonnes | +18.2% |
| 2022 | 20,528 Thousand tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2023 | 19,080 Thousand tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 19,310 Thousand tonnes | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19,873 Thousand tonnes | 17,897 Thousand tonnes | 21,514 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,349 Thousand tonnes | 15,041 Thousand tonnes | 20,528 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
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- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.35 Percentage change (2024)
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- Land use hidden — Permanent meadows and pastures 2,720 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Total area 45,340 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Cropland 7,150 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Land area 42,730 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Other areas 8,476 Square kilometres (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Estonia?
- Management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Estonia was 19,310 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest management of waste by waste management operations and type of recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 21,514 Thousand tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest management of waste by waste management operations and type of recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,041 Thousand tonnes in 2020.
- How does Estonia rank for management of waste by waste management operations and type of?
- Estonia ranks 18th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is management of waste by waste management operations and type of rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Management of waste by waste management operations and type of material - Sankey diagram data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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