Hazardous waste generated per capita in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 2,193 kilograms in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Kazakhstan, 2004–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated per capita in Kazakhstan is 2,193 kilograms, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is down 69.8% on the previous year and down 91.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Kazakhstan peaked at 107,581 kilograms in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2,193 kilograms, in 2021.
That places Kazakhstan 4th out of 83 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 45,182 kilograms | — |
| 2005 | 107,581 kilograms | +138.1% |
| 2006 | 16,683 kilograms | -84.5% |
| 2007 | 16,318 kilograms | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 27,992 kilograms | +71.5% |
| 2009 | 13,873 kilograms | -50.4% |
| 2010 | 18,230 kilograms | +31.4% |
| 2011 | 24,943 kilograms | +36.8% |
| 2012 | 20,812 kilograms | -16.6% |
| 2013 | 22,035 kilograms | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 19,180 kilograms | -13.0% |
| 2015 | 14,104 kilograms | -26.5% |
| 2016 | 8,374 kilograms | -40.6% |
| 2017 | 6,927 kilograms | -17.3% |
| 2018 | 8,089 kilograms | +16.8% |
| 2019 | 9,625 kilograms | +19.0% |
| 2020 | 7,262 kilograms | -24.5% |
| 2021 | 2,193 kilograms | -69.8% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 2,193 kilograms is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.92 kilograms, 104.8× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 2,193 kilograms is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167 kilograms, 13.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37,938 kilograms | 13,873 kilograms | 107,581 kilograms | 6 |
| 2010s | 15,232 kilograms | 6,927 kilograms | 24,943 kilograms | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,727 kilograms | 2,193 kilograms | 7,262 kilograms | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More environment data for Kazakhstan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.3 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.9617 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.801 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 3.29 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.08 % 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 1.11 % 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 Kazakhstan?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Kazakhstan was 2,193 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 107,581 kilograms in 2005.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,193 kilograms in 2021.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Kazakhstan ranks 4th out of 83 countries with data for 2021.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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).