Total waste generation in Ireland
Ireland: Total waste generation was 292,031 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Total waste generation in Ireland, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total waste generation in Ireland is 292,031 tonnes, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 203.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total waste generation in Ireland peaked at 296,865 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2006.
Ireland ranks 27th of 59 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,361 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 19,376 tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 139,109 tonnes | 96,251 tonnes | 296,865 tonnes | 5 |
| 2020s | 283,722 tonnes | 275,414 tonnes | 292,031 tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More environment data for Ireland
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 59.68 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 11.06 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 15.58 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0879 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 1.23 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0115 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 18.11 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0209 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0087 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 1.16 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total waste generation in Ireland?
- Total waste generation in Ireland was 292,031 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total waste generation recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 296,865 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest total waste generation recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2006.
- How does Ireland rank for total waste generation?
- Ireland ranks 27th out of 59 regions with data for 2022.
- Is total waste generation rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Total waste generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes)