Sewage sludge production and disposal in Portugal

Portugal: Sewage sludge production and disposal was 11.51 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
11.51
Change on year
up 39.7%
World rank
30th
of 45 countries
All-time high
32.58
in 2009
All-time low
0.8
in 1991
Years of data
7
1991–2016

Sewage sludge production and disposal in Portugal, 1991–2016

01020301991200320161991: 0.81992: 2.52007: 17.92009: 32.62012: 32.22014: 8.22016: 11.5

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for sewage sludge production and disposal in Portugal is 11.51, measured in 2016.

That represents a change of up 39.7% on the previous year and down 35.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sewage sludge production and disposal in Portugal peaked at 32.58 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.8, in 1991.

That places Portugal 30th out of 45 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

Sewage sludge production and disposal in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Sewage sludge production and disposal in Portugal, 1991 to 2016.
Year Value Change
1991 0.8 —
1992 2.51 +213.7%
2007 17.94 +614.7%
2009 32.58 +81.6%
2012 32.17 -1.3%
2014 8.24 -74.4%
2016 11.51 +39.7%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 11.51 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.61, 74% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 11.51 is below the median for high income countries, which is 15.61, 74% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.65 0.8 2.51 2
2000s 25.26 17.94 32.58 2
2010s 17.31 8.24 32.17 3

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 28 Belgium 14.74 compare
  2. 29 Ireland 12.86 compare
  3. 31 Slovenia 10.98 compare
  4. 31 Slovenia 10.98 compare
  5. 33 Croatia 10.74 compare
  6. 33 Croatia 10.74 compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sewage sludge production and disposal in Portugal?
Sewage sludge production and disposal in Portugal was 11.51 in 2016, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest sewage sludge production and disposal recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 32.58 in 2009.
What is the lowest sewage sludge production and disposal recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.8 in 1991.
How does Portugal rank for sewage sludge production and disposal?
Portugal ranks 30th out of 45 countries with data for 2016.
Is sewage sludge production and disposal rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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