Hazardous waste exported in Mauritius

Mauritius: Hazardous waste exported was 932.08 tonnes in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
932.08 tonnes
Change on year
down 45.8%
World rank
62nd
of 79 countries
All-time high
6,200 tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
372 tonnes
in 2006
Years of data
18
2003–2021

Hazardous waste exported in Mauritius, 2003–2021

02.0k4.0k6.0k2003201220212003: 708 tonnes2004: 590 tonnes2005: 390 tonnes2006: 372 tonnes2007: 2.0k tonnes2008: 3.1k tonnes2009: 1.2k tonnes2010: 1.2k tonnes2011: 6.2k tonnes2012: 4.4k tonnes2013: 1.5k tonnes2014: 1.6k tonnes2015: 1.4k tonnes2016: 1.4k tonnes2017: 900.4 tonnes2019: 1.4k tonnes2020: 1.7k tonnes2021: 932.1 tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2021, hazardous waste exported in Mauritius stood at 932.08 tonnes.

The figure is down 45.8% on the previous year and down 85.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Mauritius peaked at 6,200 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 372 tonnes, in 2006.

That places Mauritius 62nd out of 79 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,199 tonnes 372 tonnes 3,132 tonnes 7
2010s 2,217 tonnes 900.44 tonnes 6,200 tonnes 9
2020s 1,326 tonnes 932.08 tonnes 1,721 tonnes 2

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 59 Ukraine 1,209 tonnes compare
  2. 60 Andorra 1,136 tonnes compare
  3. 61 Cabo Verde 978.6 tonnes compare
  4. 63 Benin 429 tonnes compare
  5. 64 Azerbaijan 400 tonnes compare
  6. 65 Niger 352.07 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 82 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste exported in Mauritius?
Hazardous waste exported in Mauritius was 932.08 tonnes in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 6,200 tonnes in 2011.
What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 372 tonnes in 2006.
How does Mauritius rank for hazardous waste exported?
Mauritius ranks 62nd out of 79 countries with data for 2021.
Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is down 85.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius 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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