Total waste generation, by activity in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Total waste generation, by activity was 282.39 million tonnes in 2018. ▼ Falling
Total waste generation, by activity in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2018
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2018, total waste generation, by activity in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 282.39 million tonnes.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total waste generation, by activity in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 298.80 million tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 241.51 million tonnes, in 2012.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th of 78 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Total waste generation, by activity in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 298.80 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 298.80 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 291.15 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 282.22 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 241.81 million tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2012 | 241.51 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 262.99 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 272.06 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 282.39 million tonnes | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 292.74 million tonnes | 282.22 million tonnes | 298.80 million tonnes | 4 |
| 2010s | 260.15 million tonnes | 241.51 million tonnes | 282.39 million tonnes | 5 |
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- 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 total waste generation, by activity in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Total waste generation, by activity in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 282.39 million tonnes in 2018, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total waste generation, by activity recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 298.80 million tonnes in 2000.
- What is the lowest total waste generation, by activity recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 241.51 million tonnes in 2012.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for total waste generation, by activity?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th out of 78 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total waste generation, by activity rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. 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 Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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