Hazardous waste exported in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Hazardous waste exported was 2,007 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
2,007 tonnes
Change on year
up 109.9%
World rank
55th
of 79 countries
All-time high
204,870 tonnes
in 2012
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2008
Years of data
20
2004–2023

Hazardous waste exported in Kazakhstan, 2004–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k2004201320232004: 37.4k tonnes2005: 98.1k tonnes2006: 68.2k tonnes2007: 93.6k tonnes2008: 0 tonnes2009: 338 tonnes2010: 289.4 tonnes2011: 604.7 tonnes2012: 204.9k tonnes2013: 305.9 tonnes2014: 0 tonnes2015: 0 tonnes2016: 5.0k tonnes2017: 1.4 tonnes2018: 247.2 tonnes2019: 305.6 tonnes2020: 1.7k tonnes2021: 0 tonnes2022: 956 tonnes2023: 2.0k tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2023, hazardous waste exported in Kazakhstan stood at 2,007 tonnes.

That represents a change of up 109.9% on the previous year and up 556.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Kazakhstan peaked at 204,870 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2008.

Kazakhstan ranks 55th of 79 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 49,620 tonnes 0 tonnes 98,139 tonnes 6
2010s 21,162 tonnes 0 tonnes 204,870 tonnes 10
2020s 1,157 tonnes 0 tonnes 2,007 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Kazakhstan

  1. 52 Republic of Moldova 4,397 tonnes compare
  2. 53 Jamaica 2,786 tonnes compare
  3. 54 Brunei Darussalam 2,318 tonnes compare
  4. 56 Bermuda 1,698 tonnes compare
  5. 57 Cuba 1,531 tonnes compare
  6. 58 State of Palestine 1,285 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 82 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste exported in Kazakhstan?
Hazardous waste exported in Kazakhstan was 2,007 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Kazakhstan?
The highest recorded value was 204,870 tonnes in 2012.
What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Kazakhstan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2008.
How does Kazakhstan rank for hazardous waste exported?
Kazakhstan ranks 55th out of 79 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
Over the last ten years it is up 556.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kazakhstan 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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