Industrial Wastewater β€” Emissions in Northern America

Northern America: Industrial Wastewater β€” Emissions was 183 kt in 2023. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2023)
183 kt
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
6th
of 12 groups
All-time high
203.52 kt
in 2013
All-time low
174.77 kt
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Industrial Wastewater β€” Emissions in Northern America, 1990–2023

0501001502001990200620231990: 174.8 kt1991: 175.5 kt1992: 176.1 kt1993: 176.2 kt1994: 177.2 kt1995: 190.7 kt1996: 194.1 kt1997: 196 kt1998: 195.8 kt1999: 201 kt2000: 202.2 kt2001: 198.8 kt2002: 199.3 kt2003: 192.9 kt2004: 194.2 kt2005: 194.5 kt2006: 195.3 kt2007: 197.5 kt2008: 196.4 kt2009: 195.7 kt2010: 197 kt2011: 199.9 kt2012: 203.2 kt2013: 203.5 kt2014: 196.7 kt2015: 184.8 kt2016: 185.2 kt2017: 185.4 kt2018: 185.6 kt2019: 185.6 kt2020: 185.6 kt2021: 183 kt2022: 183 kt2023: 183 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

The most recent figure for industrial wastewater β€” emissions in Northern America is 183 kt, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial wastewater β€” emissions in Northern America peaked at 203.52 kt in 2013 and was at its lowest, 174.77 kt, in 1990.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 185.72 kt 174.77 kt 200.99 kt 10
2000s 196.68 kt 192.88 kt 202.16 kt 10
2010s 192.69 kt 184.75 kt 203.52 kt 10
2020s 183.65 kt 183 kt 185.61 kt 4

Countries ranked near Northern America

  1. 3 Brazil 547.2 kt compare
  2. 4 China 322.71 kt compare
  3. 5 China, mainland 316.43 kt compare
  4. 6 Poland 225.78 kt compare
  5. 7 Republic of Korea 180.34 kt compare
  6. 8 South Africa 94.52 kt compare
  7. 9 Russian Federation 72.27 kt compare

See the full ranking of 258 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is industrial wastewater β€” emissions in Northern America?
Industrial wastewater β€” emissions in Northern America was 183 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial wastewater β€” emissions recorded in Northern America?
The highest recorded value was 203.52 kt in 2013.
What is the lowest industrial wastewater β€” emissions recorded in Northern America?
The lowest recorded value was 174.77 kt in 1990.
How does Northern America rank for industrial wastewater β€” emissions?
Northern America ranks 6th out of 12 groups with data for 2023.
Is industrial wastewater β€” emissions rising or falling in Northern America?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Northern America data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial Wastewater β€” Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Industrial Wastewater β€” Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
258 places, 8,553 data points, 1990–2023
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