Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania

Romania: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 57 kg in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
57 kg
Change on year
up 42.5%
World rank
46th
of 91 countries
All-time high
107 kg
in 2004
All-time low
26 kg
in 2008
Years of data
10
2004–2022

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania, 2004–2022

204060801002004201320222004: 107 kg2006: 50 kg2008: 26 kg2010: 34 kg2012: 34 kg2014: 30 kg2016: 32 kg2018: 38 kg2020: 40 kg2022: 57 kg

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

Analysis

Romania recorded 57 kg 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 kg in 2004 and was at its lowest, 26 kg, in 2008.

Romania ranks 46th of 91 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 61 kg 26 kg 107 kg 3
2010s 33.6 kg 30 kg 38 kg 5
2020s 48.5 kg 40 kg 57 kg 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 43 Hungary 62 kg compare
  2. 44 Cyprus 61 kg compare
  3. 45 Republic of Moldova 60.29 kg compare
  4. 46 Poland 57 kg compare
  5. 48 Croatia 47 kg compare
  6. 49 Israel 38.97 kg compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

More environment data for Romania

All data for Romania β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania was 57 kg 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 kg in 2004.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 26 kg in 2008.
How does Romania rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Romania ranks 46th out of 91 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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Indicator
Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg)
Unit
kg
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
94 places, 1,249 data points, 2000–2024
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