Hazardous waste exported in Greece

Greece: Hazardous waste exported was 90,217 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
90,217 tonnes
Change on year
down 65.1%
World rank
18th
of 79 countries
All-time high
258,711 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
21,900 tonnes
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Hazardous waste exported in Greece, 2010–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k2010201620232010: 39.0k tonnes2011: 44.1k tonnes2012: 21.9k tonnes2013: 49.0k tonnes2014: 180.4k tonnes2015: 43.6k tonnes2016: 81.6k tonnes2017: 139.9k tonnes2018: 192.9k tonnes2019: 194.2k tonnes2020: 118.4k tonnes2021: 195.3k tonnes2022: 258.7k tonnes2023: 90.2k tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste exported in Greece is 90,217 tonnes, 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 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21,900 tonnes, in 2012.

That places Greece 18th out of 79 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 98,665 tonnes 21,900 tonnes 194,229 tonnes 10
2020s 165,650 tonnes 90,217 tonnes 258,711 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 15 Australia 163,681 tonnes compare
  2. 16 Finland 120,805 tonnes compare
  3. 17 Poland 105,307 tonnes compare
  4. 19 Slovenia 72,266 tonnes compare
  5. 20 Spain 64,705 tonnes compare
  6. 21 Mexico 62,733 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 82 places β†’

More environment data for Greece

All data for Greece β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste exported in Greece?
Hazardous waste exported in Greece was 90,217 tonnes 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 tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 21,900 tonnes in 2012.
How does Greece rank for hazardous waste exported?
Greece ranks 18th out of 79 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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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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