Sewage sludge production and disposal in Italy

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

Latest (2010)
18.43
World rank
15th
of 45 countries
All-time high
38.31
in 1993
All-time low
14.39
in 1990
Years of data
5
1990–2010

Sewage sludge production and disposal in Italy, 1990–2010

0102030401990200020101990: 14.41993: 38.31995: 38.32005: 18.22010: 18.4

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

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

The figure is down 51.9% over ten years.

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

Italy ranks 15th of 45 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 Value Change
1990 14.39 —
1993 38.31 +166.2%
1995 38.3 -0.0%
2005 18.16 -52.6%
2010 18.43 +1.5%

Italy compared with similar countries

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

Averages by decade

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

Countries ranked near Italy

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

See the full ranking of 45 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 in 2010, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest sewage sludge production and disposal recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 38.31 in 1993.
What is the lowest sewage sludge production and disposal recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 14.39 in 1990.
How does Italy rank for sewage sludge production and disposal?
Italy ranks 15th out of 45 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
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 972 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed