Sewage sludge production and disposal in Italy

Italy: Sewage sludge production and disposal was 18.43 Kilograms per capita in 2010. ▼ Falling

Latest (2010)
18.43 Kilograms per capita
World rank
15th
of 44 countries
All-time high
38.31 Kilograms per capita
in 1993
All-time low
14.39 Kilograms per capita
in 1990
Years of data
5
1990–2010

Sewage sludge production and disposal in Italy, 1990–2010

0102030401990200020101990: 14.4 Kilograms per capita1993: 38.3 Kilograms per capita1995: 38.3 Kilograms per capita2005: 18.2 Kilograms per capita2010: 18.4 Kilograms per capita

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Kilograms per capita.

Analysis

In 2010, sewage sludge production and disposal in Italy stood at 18.43 Kilograms per capita.

The figure is down 51.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sewage sludge production and disposal in Italy peaked at 38.31 Kilograms per capita in 1993 and was at its lowest, 14.39 Kilograms per capita, in 1990.

Italy ranks 15th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Sewage sludge production and disposal in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Sewage sludge production and disposal in Italy, 1990 to 2010.
Year Kilograms per capita Change
1990 14.39 Kilograms per capita —
1993 38.31 Kilograms per capita +166.2%
1995 38.3 Kilograms per capita -0.0%
2005 18.16 Kilograms per capita -52.6%
2010 18.43 Kilograms per capita +1.5%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 18.43 Kilograms per capita is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.61 Kilograms per capita, 1.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 18.43 Kilograms per capita is above the median for high income countries, which is 15.61 Kilograms per capita, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 30.33 Kilograms per capita 14.39 Kilograms per capita 38.31 Kilograms per capita 3
2000s 18.16 Kilograms per capita 18.16 Kilograms per capita 18.16 Kilograms per capita 1
2010s 18.43 Kilograms per capita 18.43 Kilograms per capita 18.43 Kilograms per capita 1

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 12 Netherlands 19.58 Kilograms per capita compare
  2. 12 Netherlands 19.58 Kilograms per capita compare
  3. 14 Sweden 18.75 Kilograms per capita compare
  4. 16 United Kingdom 17.84 Kilograms per capita compare
  5. 16 United Kingdom 17.84 Kilograms per capita compare
  6. 18 Spain 17.32 Kilograms per capita compare

See the full ranking of 44 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sewage sludge production and disposal in Italy?
Sewage sludge production and disposal in Italy was 18.43 Kilograms per capita in 2010, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest sewage sludge production and disposal recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 38.31 Kilograms per capita in 1993.
What is the lowest sewage sludge production and disposal recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 14.39 Kilograms per capita in 1990.
How does Italy rank for sewage sludge production and disposal?
Italy ranks 15th out of 44 countries with data for 2010.
Is sewage sludge production and disposal rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 51.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Sewage sludge production and disposal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Sewage sludge production and disposal
Unit
Kilograms per capita
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 960 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed