China vs Russia: Hazardous waste generated

China
105.47 million
in 2023
Russia
81.09 million
in 2023
China rank
1st
Russia rank
2nd

Hazardous waste generated over time

  • China
  • Russia
0100.0M200.0M300.0M200020112023

How they compare

China currently reports 105.47 million against 81.09 million in Russia, a difference of 24.37 million.

That makes China's figure about 1.3 times Russia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Russia ahead.

China ranks 1st and Russia ranks 2nd of 99 countries.

Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Russia Difference Ahead
2000s 11.60 million 184.34 million 172.74 million Russia
2010s 46.65 million 113.35 million 66.70 million Russia
2020s 89.99 million 100.45 million 10.45 million Russia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher hazardous waste generated, China or Russia?
China, at 105.47 million against 81.09 million in Russia as of 2023.
What is the difference in hazardous waste generated between China and Russia?
24.37 million, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Russia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
How do China and Russia rank globally for hazardous waste generated?
China ranks 1st and Russia ranks 2nd of 99 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Hazardous waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Hazardous waste generated (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
102 places, 1,362 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed