Hazardous waste exported in Argentina

Argentina: Hazardous waste exported was 344.6 tonnes in 2021. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2021)
344.6 tonnes
Change on year
up 143.9%
World rank
66th
of 79 countries
All-time high
467 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
141.3 tonnes
in 2020
Years of data
6
2016–2021

Hazardous waste exported in Argentina, 2016–2021

1002003004005002016201820212016: 310 tonnes2017: 240 tonnes2018: 467 tonnes2019: 306 tonnes2020: 141.3 tonnes2021: 344.6 tonnes

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2021, hazardous waste exported in Argentina stood at 344.6 tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 143.9% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.

Argentina ranks 66th of 79 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 330.75 tonnes 240 tonnes 467 tonnes 4
2020s 242.95 tonnes 141.3 tonnes 344.6 tonnes 2

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 63 Benin 429 tonnes compare
  2. 64 Azerbaijan 400 tonnes compare
  3. 65 Niger 352.07 tonnes
  4. 67 Costa Rica 290 tonnes compare
  5. 68 Liechtenstein 284.58 tonnes compare
  6. 69 Lesotho 282.28 tonnes

See the full ranking of 82 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste exported in Argentina?
Hazardous waste exported in Argentina was 344.6 tonnes in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 467 tonnes in 2018.
What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 141.3 tonnes in 2020.
How does Argentina rank for hazardous waste exported?
Argentina ranks 66th out of 79 countries with data for 2021.
Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste exported, (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hazardous waste exported, (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
82 places, 1,108 data points, 2000–2024
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