Hazardous waste generated per capita in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 23.78 kilograms in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Azerbaijan, 2000–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
Azerbaijan recorded 23.78 kilograms for hazardous waste generated per capita in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.7% on the previous year and up 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Azerbaijan peaked at 63.01 kilograms in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.17 kilograms, in 2002.
That places Azerbaijan 54th out of 83 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.24 kilograms | — |
| 2001 | 1.98 kilograms | -38.9% |
| 2002 | 1.17 kilograms | -40.9% |
| 2003 | 3.17 kilograms | +170.9% |
| 2004 | 1.31 kilograms | -58.7% |
| 2005 | 1.48 kilograms | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 3.37 kilograms | +127.7% |
| 2007 | 1.18 kilograms | -65.0% |
| 2008 | 2.7 kilograms | +128.8% |
| 2009 | 14.46 kilograms | +435.6% |
| 2010 | 15.15 kilograms | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 19.84 kilograms | +31.0% |
| 2012 | 31.31 kilograms | +57.8% |
| 2013 | 21.1 kilograms | -32.6% |
| 2014 | 46.87 kilograms | +122.1% |
| 2015 | 19.44 kilograms | -58.5% |
| 2016 | 63.01 kilograms | +224.1% |
| 2017 | 18.59 kilograms | -70.5% |
| 2018 | 31.44 kilograms | +69.1% |
| 2019 | 29.02 kilograms | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 27.57 kilograms | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 23.78 kilograms | -13.7% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 23.78 kilograms is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.92 kilograms, 1.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 23.78 kilograms is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167 kilograms, 14% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.41 kilograms | 1.17 kilograms | 14.46 kilograms | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.58 kilograms | 15.15 kilograms | 63.01 kilograms | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.68 kilograms | 23.78 kilograms | 27.57 kilograms | 2 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More environment data for Azerbaijan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -12.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.71 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.689 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.85 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -4.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in Azerbaijan?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Azerbaijan was 23.78 kilograms in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 63.01 kilograms in 2016.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.17 kilograms in 2002.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Azerbaijan ranks 54th out of 83 countries with data for 2021.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Hazardous waste generated per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg).