Hazardous waste exported in Malaysia
Malaysia: Hazardous waste exported was 51,409 tonnes in 2023. β Volatile
Hazardous waste exported in Malaysia, 2000β2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, hazardous waste exported in Malaysia stood at 51,409 tonnes.
The figure is up 1,087.5% on the previous year and up 1,286.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Malaysia peaked at 168,002 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,517 tonnes, in 2010.
That places Malaysia 23rd out of 79 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,307 tonnes | 2,362 tonnes | 7,108 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,768 tonnes | 1,517 tonnes | 20,807 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 84,646 tonnes | 4,329 tonnes | 168,002 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More environment data for Malaysia
- Standard Deviation 0.179 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.25 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 1.20 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 1.33 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 26,142 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 12,792 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 1.29 million 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 2.73 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 650,242 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity 658,658 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste exported in Malaysia?
- Hazardous waste exported in Malaysia was 51,409 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 168,002 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,517 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Malaysia rank for hazardous waste exported?
- Malaysia ranks 23rd out of 79 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,286.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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