Municipal waste treated by type of treatment in China
China: Municipal waste treated by type of treatment was 1.81 million in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Municipal waste treated by type of treatment in China, 2001–2010
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for municipal waste treated by type of treatment in China is 1.81 million, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 73.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, municipal waste treated by type of treatment in China peaked at 7.30 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.74 million, in 2008.
That places China 10th out of 71 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Municipal waste treated by type of treatment in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6.93 million | — |
| 2002 | 5.17 million | -25.4% |
| 2003 | 7.17 million | +38.6% |
| 2004 | 7.30 million | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 3.45 million | -52.7% |
| 2006 | 2.88 million | -16.6% |
| 2007 | 2.50 million | -13.3% |
| 2008 | 1.74 million | -30.4% |
| 2009 | 1.79 million | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 1.81 million | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.33 million | 1.74 million | 7.30 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.81 million | 1.81 million | 1.81 million | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is municipal waste treated by type of treatment in China?
- Municipal waste treated by type of treatment in China was 1.81 million in 2010, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest municipal waste treated by type of treatment recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 7.30 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest municipal waste treated by type of treatment recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.74 million in 2008.
- How does China rank for municipal waste treated by type of treatment?
- China ranks 10th out of 71 countries with data for 2010.
- Is municipal waste treated by type of treatment rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Municipal waste treated by type of treatment (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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