Total waste generation in Portugal
Portugal: Total waste generation was 151,010 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Total waste generation in Portugal, 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 Portugal is 151,010 tonnes, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 60.1% on the previous year and up 138.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total waste generation in Portugal peaked at 694,144 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 50,294 tonnes, in 2014.
That places Portugal 38th out of 62 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total waste generation in Portugal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 694,144 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 213,722 tonnes | -69.2% |
| 2008 | 74,760 tonnes | -65.0% |
| 2010 | 68,829 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 63,215 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 50,294 tonnes | -20.4% |
| 2016 | 55,520 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 62,073 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 94,347 tonnes | +52.0% |
| 2022 | 151,010 tonnes | +60.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 151,010 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 293,977 tonnes, 51% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 151,010 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 289,947 tonnes, 52% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 327,542 tonnes | 74,760 tonnes | 694,144 tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 59,986 tonnes | 50,294 tonnes | 68,829 tonnes | 5 |
| 2020s | 122,678 tonnes | 94,347 tonnes | 151,010 tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More environment data for Portugal
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.6043 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.5127 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.44 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.15 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.1607 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total waste generation in Portugal?
- Total waste generation in Portugal was 151,010 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 694,144 tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest total waste generation recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,294 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for total waste generation?
- Portugal ranks 38th out of 62 countries with data for 2022.
- Is total waste generation rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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).