Production of most harmful substances for human health vs Total chemical consumption in European Union
In 2024, production of most harmful substances for human health in European Union stood at 45 million tonnes, against 232 million tonnes for total chemical consumption.
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Production of most harmful substances for human health and Total chemical consumption
Unit: million tonnes · 6 observations
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| Indicator | Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production of most harmful substances for human health | 2024 | Actual | 45 million tonnes |
| Production of most harmful substances for human health | 2004 | Actual | 55 million tonnes |
| Total chemical consumption | 2024 | Actual | 232 million tonnes |
| Total chemical consumption | 2023 | Actual | 220 million tonnes |
| Total chemical consumption | 2020 | Actual | 270 million tonnes |
| Total chemical consumption | 2007 | Actual | 322 million tonnes |
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| Period | Production of most harmful substances for human health | Total chemical consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 million tonnes Eurostat | 232 million tonnes Eurostat |
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Production of most harmful substances for human health
Volume of chemicals classified as most harmful to human health produced in a given year.
2 observations charted in European Union · source organisations: Eurostat
Total chemical consumption
Total volume of chemicals consumed in a given year.
4 observations charted in European Union · source organisations: Eurostat
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