Hazardous waste exported in Singapore

Singapore: Hazardous waste exported was 45,868 tonnes in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
45,868 tonnes
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
25th
of 79 countries
All-time high
194,114 tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
4,195 tonnes
in 2003
Years of data
18
2003–2020

Hazardous waste exported in Singapore, 2003–2020

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k2003201120202003: 4.2k tonnes2004: 10.9k tonnes2005: 9.7k tonnes2006: 57.1k tonnes2007: 162.8k tonnes2008: 194.1k tonnes2009: 38.2k tonnes2010: 125.7k tonnes2011: 39.3k tonnes2012: 4.8k tonnes2013: 83.8k tonnes2014: 34.5k tonnes2015: 25.4k tonnes2016: 33.7k tonnes2017: 43.8k tonnes2018: 45.3k tonnes2019: 44.7k tonnes2020: 45.9k tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste exported in Singapore is 45,868 tonnes, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and down 63.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Singapore peaked at 194,114 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4,195 tonnes, in 2003.

Singapore ranks 25th 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 68,145 tonnes 4,195 tonnes 194,114 tonnes 7
2010s 48,113 tonnes 4,846 tonnes 125,687 tonnes 10
2020s 45,868 tonnes 45,868 tonnes 45,868 tonnes 1

Countries ranked near Singapore

  1. 22 Portugal 60,588 tonnes compare
  2. 23 Malaysia 51,409 tonnes compare
  3. 24 Thailand 50,069 tonnes compare
  4. 26 Malta 42,821 tonnes compare
  5. 27 Romania 34,561 tonnes compare
  6. 28 Philippines 33,625 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 82 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste exported in Singapore?
Hazardous waste exported in Singapore was 45,868 tonnes in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Singapore?
The highest recorded value was 194,114 tonnes in 2008.
What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Singapore?
The lowest recorded value was 4,195 tonnes in 2003.
How does Singapore rank for hazardous waste exported?
Singapore ranks 25th out of 79 countries with data for 2020.
Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Singapore?
Over the last ten years it is down 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Singapore 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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