Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania
Romania: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 57 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
57
Change on year
up 42.5%
World rank
52nd
of 99 countries
All-time high
107
in 2004
All-time low
26
in 2008
Years of data
10
2004–2022
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Romania recorded 57 for hazardous waste generated, per capita in 2022.
The figure is up 42.5% on the previous year and up 67.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania peaked at 107 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 26, in 2008.
Romania ranks 52nd of 99 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.
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 107 | — |
| 2006 | 50 | -53.3% |
| 2008 | 26 | -48.0% |
| 2010 | 34 | +30.8% |
| 2012 | 34 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 30 | -11.8% |
| 2016 | 32 | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 38 | +18.8% |
| 2020 | 40 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 57 | +42.5% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 57 is below the median for high income countries, which is 87, 66% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Romania's 57 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85, 67% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 | 26 | 107 | 3 |
| 2010s | 33.6 | 30 | 38 | 5 |
| 2020s | 48.5 | 40 | 57 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- Temperature change 2.03 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania was 57 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 107 in 2004.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 in 2008.
- How does Romania rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Romania ranks 52nd out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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