Management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Ireland
Ireland: Management of waste by waste management operations and type of was 14,097 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ▲ Rising
Management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Ireland, 2010–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Ireland stood at 14,097 Thousand tonnes. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 56.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Ireland peaked at 14,097 Thousand tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7,261 Thousand tonnes, in 2012.
That places Ireland 21st out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,554 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 7,907 Thousand tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 7,261 Thousand tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 8,129 Thousand tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 8,997 Thousand tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2015 | 9,751 Thousand tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 10,506 Thousand tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 10,909 Thousand tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 11,312 Thousand tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 12,027 Thousand tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 12,742 Thousand tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 12,440 Thousand tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 12,138 Thousand tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 13,537 Thousand tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2024 | 14,097 Thousand tonnes | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,535 Thousand tonnes | 7,261 Thousand tonnes | 12,027 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,991 Thousand tonnes | 12,138 Thousand tonnes | 14,097 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Ireland?
- Management of waste by waste management operations and type of in Ireland was 14,097 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest management of waste by waste management operations and type of recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 14,097 Thousand tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest management of waste by waste management operations and type of recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,261 Thousand tonnes in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for management of waste by waste management operations and type of?
- Ireland ranks 21st out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is management of waste by waste management operations and type of rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland 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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