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 35th out of 59 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.
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
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 53.17 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 4.97 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 4.92 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.296 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.9579 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0441 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 11.4 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0464 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0253 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 5.1 Mt CO2e (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 35th out of 59 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)