Hazardous waste exported in Poland

Poland: Hazardous waste exported was 105,307 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
105,307 tonnes
Change on year
down 26.4%
World rank
17th
of 79 countries
All-time high
142,997 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
13,481 tonnes
in 2013
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Hazardous waste exported in Poland, 2010–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k2010201620232010: 20.3k tonnes2011: 13.7k tonnes2012: 13.7k tonnes2013: 13.5k tonnes2014: 23.7k tonnes2015: 35.5k tonnes2016: 45.6k tonnes2017: 42.7k tonnes2018: 58.1k tonnes2019: 54.3k tonnes2020: 53.9k tonnes2021: 110.5k tonnes2022: 143.0k tonnes2023: 105.3k tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2023, hazardous waste exported in Poland stood at 105,307 tonnes.

The figure is down 26.4% on the previous year and up 681.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Poland peaked at 142,997 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 13,481 tonnes, in 2013.

That places Poland 17th out of 79 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 32,102 tonnes 13,481 tonnes 58,081 tonnes 10
2020s 103,170 tonnes 53,856 tonnes 142,997 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 14 Austria 215,435 tonnes compare
  2. 15 Australia 163,681 tonnes compare
  3. 16 Finland 120,805 tonnes compare
  4. 18 Greece 90,217 tonnes compare
  5. 19 Slovenia 72,266 tonnes compare
  6. 20 Spain 64,705 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 82 places β†’

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All data for Poland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste exported in Poland?
Hazardous waste exported in Poland was 105,307 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 142,997 tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 13,481 tonnes in 2013.
How does Poland rank for hazardous waste exported?
Poland ranks 17th out of 79 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is up 681.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland 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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