Hazardous waste exported in Mexico

Mexico: Hazardous waste exported was 62,733 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
62,733 tonnes
Change on year
down 74.0%
World rank
21st
of 79 countries
All-time high
151.37 million tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
11,694 tonnes
in 2013
Years of data
17
2007–2023

Hazardous waste exported in Mexico, 2007–2023

050.0M100.0M150.0M2007201520232007: 151.4M tonnes2008: 34.2k tonnes2009: 18.6k tonnes2010: 17.2k tonnes2011: 14.0k tonnes2012: 24.1k tonnes2013: 11.7k tonnes2014: 17.4k tonnes2015: 33.7k tonnes2016: 13.4k tonnes2017: 15.9k tonnes2018: 21.1k tonnes2019: 38.2k tonnes2020: 41.7k tonnes2021: 33.9k tonnes2022: 240.8k tonnes2023: 62.7k tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2023, hazardous waste exported in Mexico stood at 62,733 tonnes.

That represents a change of down 74.0% on the previous year and up 436.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Mexico peaked at 151.37 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 11,694 tonnes, in 2013.

Mexico ranks 21st 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 50.47 million tonnes 18,625 tonnes 151.37 million tonnes 3
2010s 20,663 tonnes 11,694 tonnes 38,197 tonnes 10
2020s 94,809 tonnes 33,936 tonnes 240,835 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 18 Greece 90,217 tonnes compare
  2. 19 Slovenia 72,266 tonnes compare
  3. 20 Spain 64,705 tonnes compare
  4. 22 Portugal 60,588 tonnes compare
  5. 23 Malaysia 51,409 tonnes compare
  6. 24 Thailand 50,069 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 82 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste exported in Mexico?
Hazardous waste exported in Mexico was 62,733 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 151.37 million tonnes in 2007.
What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 11,694 tonnes in 2013.
How does Mexico rank for hazardous waste exported?
Mexico ranks 21st out of 79 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 436.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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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