Hazardous waste exported in Australia
Australia: Hazardous waste exported was 163,681 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste exported in Australia, 2007–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste exported in Australia is 163,681, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 25.7% on the previous year and up 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Australia peaked at 38.38 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 95,682, in 2010.
Australia ranks 15th of 83 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste exported in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 38.38 million | — |
| 2009 | 97,651 | -99.7% |
| 2010 | 95,682 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 158,587 | +65.7% |
| 2014 | 153,261 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 143,199 | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 105,956 | -26.0% |
| 2017 | 113,932 | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 135,304 | +18.8% |
| 2019 | 175,150 | +29.4% |
| 2020 | 129,906 | -25.8% |
| 2021 | 146,221 | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 130,190 | -11.0% |
| 2023 | 163,681 | +25.7% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 163,681 is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,798, 6.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Australia's 163,681 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 45,868, 3.6× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.24 million | 97,651 | 38.38 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 135,134 | 95,682 | 175,150 | 8 |
| 2020s | 142,500 | 129,906 | 163,681 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More environment data for Australia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.6708 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.0861 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste exported in Australia?
- Hazardous waste exported in Australia was 163,681 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 38.38 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 95,682 in 2010.
- How does Australia rank for hazardous waste exported?
- Australia ranks 15th out of 83 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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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