Industrial Wastewater — Emissions in Northern Europe

Northern Europe: Industrial Wastewater — Emissions was 52.77 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
52.77 kt
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
23rd
of 31 groups
All-time high
575.51 kt
in 2006
All-time low
52.52 kt
in 2017
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Industrial Wastewater — Emissions in Northern Europe, 1990–2023

02004006001990200620231990: 239.6 kt1991: 240.7 kt1992: 247.2 kt1993: 246.9 kt1994: 246.9 kt1995: 247.3 kt1996: 213.7 kt1997: 212.2 kt1998: 378.8 kt1999: 210.4 kt2000: 204.8 kt2001: 191.2 kt2002: 254.7 kt2003: 255.3 kt2004: 209.7 kt2005: 540.3 kt2006: 575.5 kt2007: 480.1 kt2008: 110.2 kt2009: 118.2 kt2010: 117.3 kt2011: 114.7 kt2012: 102.4 kt2013: 104.2 kt2014: 95.6 kt2015: 87.4 kt2016: 53.8 kt2017: 52.5 kt2018: 52.8 kt2019: 52.8 kt2020: 52.8 kt2021: 52.8 kt2022: 52.8 kt2023: 52.8 kt

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

Analysis

In 2023, industrial wastewater — emissions in Northern Europe stood at 52.77 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial wastewater — emissions in Northern Europe peaked at 575.51 kt in 2006 and was at its lowest, 52.52 kt, in 2017.

Northern Europe ranks 23rd of 31 groups 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 248.36 kt 210.45 kt 378.8 kt 10
2000s 294 kt 110.25 kt 575.51 kt 10
2010s 83.35 kt 52.52 kt 117.27 kt 10
2020s 52.77 kt 52.77 kt 52.77 kt 4

Countries ranked near Northern Europe

  1. 20 Austria 28.71 kt compare
  2. 21 Spain 27.37 kt compare
  3. 22 Indonesia 25.73 kt compare
  4. 23 Pakistan 25.42 kt compare
  5. 24 Australia and New Zealand 25.04 kt compare
  6. 25 Argentina 23.08 kt compare
  7. 26 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 20.62 kt compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industrial wastewater — emissions in Northern Europe?
Industrial wastewater — emissions in Northern Europe was 52.77 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial wastewater — emissions recorded in Northern Europe?
The highest recorded value was 575.51 kt in 2006.
What is the lowest industrial wastewater — emissions recorded in Northern Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 52.52 kt in 2017.
How does Northern Europe rank for industrial wastewater — emissions?
Northern Europe ranks 23rd out of 31 groups with data for 2023.
Is industrial wastewater — emissions rising or falling in Northern Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial Wastewater — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Industrial Wastewater — 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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