Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Türkiye
Türkiye: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 318 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Türkiye, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Türkiye recorded 318 for hazardous waste generated, per capita in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.6% on the previous year and up 500.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Türkiye peaked at 368 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2006.
Türkiye ranks 17th of 99 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 14 | — |
| 2010 | 44 | +214.3% |
| 2012 | 53 | +20.5% |
| 2014 | 44 | -17.0% |
| 2016 | 70 | +59.1% |
| 2018 | 183 | +161.4% |
| 2020 | 368 | +101.1% |
| 2022 | 318 | -13.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.67 | 0 | 15 | 3 |
| 2010s | 78.8 | 44 | 183 | 5 |
| 2020s | 343 | 318 | 368 | 2 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.628 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.93 °C (2025)
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- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value 42.87 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Türkiye?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Türkiye was 318 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 368 in 2020.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2006.
- How does Türkiye rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Türkiye ranks 17th out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 500.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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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