Hazardous waste exported in Greece
Greece: Hazardous waste exported was 90,217 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste exported in Greece, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste exported in Greece is 90,217, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 65.1% on the previous year and up 84.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Greece peaked at 258,711 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21,900, in 2012.
That places Greece 18th out of 83 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste exported in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,990 | — |
| 2011 | 44,135 | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 21,900 | -50.4% |
| 2013 | 48,971 | +123.6% |
| 2014 | 180,390 | +268.4% |
| 2015 | 43,621 | -75.8% |
| 2016 | 81,566 | +87.0% |
| 2017 | 139,897 | +71.5% |
| 2018 | 192,948 | +37.9% |
| 2019 | 194,229 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 118,407 | -39.0% |
| 2021 | 195,265 | +64.9% |
| 2022 | 258,711 | +32.5% |
| 2023 | 90,217 | -65.1% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 90,217 is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,798, 3.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Greece's 90,217 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21,278, 4.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 98,665 | 21,900 | 194,229 | 10 |
| 2020s | 165,650 | 90,217 | 258,711 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.43 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.28 % 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 -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste exported in Greece?
- Hazardous waste exported in Greece was 90,217 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 258,711 in 2022.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,900 in 2012.
- How does Greece rank for hazardous waste exported?
- Greece ranks 18th out of 83 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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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