Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Turkey

Turkey: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 318 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
318
Change on year
down 13.6%
World rank
17th
of 99 countries
All-time high
368
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 2006
Years of data
10
2004–2022

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

01002003004002004201320222004: 152006: 02008: 142010: 442012: 532014: 442016: 702018: 1832020: 3682022: 318

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Turkey is 318, measured 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 Turkey peaked at 368 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2006.

Turkey 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 Turkey, year by year

Annual values for Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg) in Turkey, 2004 to 2022.
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%

Turkey compared with similar countries

  • Turkey's 318 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.76, 23.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
  • Turkey's 318 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85, 3.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.67 0 15 3
2010s 78.8 44 183 5
2020s 343 318 368 2

Countries ranked near Turkey

  1. 14 Sweden 684 compare
  2. 15 Montenegro 477 compare
  3. 16 Norway 349 compare
  4. 17 Türkiye 318 compare
  5. 19 Germany 274 compare
  6. 20 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 246 compare

See the full ranking of 102 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Turkey?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Turkey was 318 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Turkey?
The highest recorded value was 368 in 2020.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Turkey?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2006.
How does Turkey rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Turkey ranks 17th out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Turkey?
Over the last ten years it is up 500.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkey 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)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
102 places, 1,362 data points, 2000–2024
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