South Korea vs Republic of Korea: Hazardous waste generated
South Korea
6.17 million tonnes
in 2022
Republic of Korea
6.17 million tonnes
in 2022
South Korea rank
22nd
Republic of Korea rank
22nd
Hazardous waste generated over time
- South Korea
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 6.17 million tonnes against 6.17 million tonnes in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0 tonnes.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 22nd and Republic of Korea ranks 22nd of 99 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.43 million tonnes | 3.43 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010s | 4.77 million tonnes | 4.77 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2020s | 5.92 million tonnes | 5.92 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher hazardous waste generated, South Korea or Republic of Korea?
- South Korea, at 6.17 million tonnes against 6.17 million tonnes in Republic of Korea as of 2022.
- What is the difference in hazardous waste generated between South Korea and Republic of Korea?
- 0 tonnes, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Republic of Korea?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2022.
- How do South Korea and Republic of Korea rank globally for hazardous waste generated?
- South Korea ranks 22nd and Republic of Korea ranks 22nd 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.