Hazardous waste generated in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Hazardous waste generated was 232,926 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
232,926 tonnes
Change on year
down 30.9%
World rank
57th
of 99 countries
All-time high
628,591 tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
9,777 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Hazardous waste generated in Azerbaijan, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated in Azerbaijan is 232,926 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 30.9% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Azerbaijan peaked at 628,591 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 9,777 tonnes, in 2002.
That places Azerbaijan 57th out of 99 countries with data for 2023, 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 in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26,556 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 16,437 tonnes | -38.1% |
| 2002 | 9,777 tonnes | -40.5% |
| 2003 | 26,861 tonnes | +174.7% |
| 2004 | 11,183 tonnes | -58.4% |
| 2005 | 12,831 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2006 | 29,573 tonnes | +130.5% |
| 2007 | 10,471 tonnes | -64.6% |
| 2008 | 24,276 tonnes | +131.8% |
| 2009 | 131,839 tonnes | +443.1% |
| 2010 | 139,971 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 185,676 tonnes | +32.7% |
| 2012 | 296,979 tonnes | +59.9% |
| 2013 | 202,882 tonnes | -31.7% |
| 2014 | 456,625 tonnes | +125.1% |
| 2015 | 191,719 tonnes | -58.0% |
| 2016 | 628,591 tonnes | +227.9% |
| 2017 | 187,231 tonnes | -70.2% |
| 2018 | 319,244 tonnes | +70.5% |
| 2019 | 296,913 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 283,509 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 245,222 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 337,072 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 2023 | 232,926 tonnes | -30.9% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 232,926 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 238,135 tonnes, 98% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 232,926 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.09 million tonnes, 21% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29,980 tonnes | 9,777 tonnes | 131,839 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 290,583 tonnes | 139,971 tonnes | 628,591 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 274,682 tonnes | 232,926 tonnes | 337,072 tonnes | 4 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.689 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.85 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Azerbaijan?
- Hazardous waste generated in Azerbaijan was 232,926 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 628,591 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,777 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Azerbaijan ranks 57th out of 99 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. 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, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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