Hazardous waste exported in Lesotho
Lesotho: Hazardous waste exported was 282.28 tonnes in 2019. β Volatile
Hazardous waste exported in Lesotho, 2007β2019
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2019, hazardous waste exported in Lesotho stood at 282.28 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 51.3% on the previous year and up 778.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Lesotho peaked at 1,290 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 32.12 tonnes, in 2009.
Lesotho ranks 69th of 79 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 376.61 tonnes | 32.12 tonnes | 1,061 tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 617.9 tonnes | 37.19 tonnes | 1,290 tonnes | 9 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 66 Argentina 344.6 tonnes
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More environment data for Lesotho
- Standard Deviation 0.284 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.783 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 3,000 t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 3,000 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 48 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 11 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 26 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 42 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 2,883 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity 4,198 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste exported in Lesotho?
- Hazardous waste exported in Lesotho was 282.28 tonnes in 2019, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 1,290 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.12 tonnes in 2009.
- How does Lesotho rank for hazardous waste exported?
- Lesotho ranks 69th out of 79 countries with data for 2019.
- Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 778.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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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