Treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste was 214.84 million Tonne in 2018. ▼ Falling
Treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2004–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 214.84 million Tonne, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 265.09 million Tonne in 2008 and was at its lowest, 192.86 million Tonne, in 2012.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd of 43 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 217.19 million Tonne | — |
| 2006 | 241.46 million Tonne | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 265.09 million Tonne | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 200.19 million Tonne | -24.5% |
| 2012 | 192.86 million Tonne | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 205.11 million Tonne | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 211.49 million Tonne | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 214.84 million Tonne | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 241.25 million Tonne | 217.19 million Tonne | 265.09 million Tonne | 3 |
| 2010s | 204.90 million Tonne | 192.86 million Tonne | 214.84 million Tonne | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 214.84 million Tonne in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 265.09 million Tonne in 2008.
- What is the lowest treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 192.86 million Tonne in 2012.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd out of 43 countries with data for 2018.
- Is treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. 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 Eurostat, published as part of Treatment of waste by waste category, hazardousness and waste management operations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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