Hazardous waste generated in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Hazardous waste generated was 232,926 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
232,926 tonnes
Change on year
down 30.9%
World rank
52nd
of 91 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

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2000201120232000: 26.6k tonnes2001: 16.4k tonnes2002: 9.8k tonnes2003: 26.9k tonnes2004: 11.2k tonnes2005: 12.8k tonnes2006: 29.6k tonnes2007: 10.5k tonnes2008: 24.3k tonnes2009: 131.8k tonnes2010: 140.0k tonnes2011: 185.7k tonnes2012: 297.0k tonnes2013: 202.9k tonnes2014: 456.6k tonnes2015: 191.7k tonnes2016: 628.6k tonnes2017: 187.2k tonnes2018: 319.2k tonnes2019: 296.9k tonnes2020: 283.5k tonnes2021: 245.2k tonnes2022: 337.1k tonnes2023: 232.9k tonnes

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 52nd out of 91 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

  1. 49 Lithuania 239,368 tonnes compare
  2. 50 Thailand 238,135 tonnes compare
  3. 51 Cuba 235,498 tonnes compare
  4. 53 Ukraine 188,048 tonnes compare
  5. 54 Qatar 181,477 tonnes compare
  6. 55 Croatia 180,042 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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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 52nd out of 91 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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Indicator
Hazardous waste generated (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
94 places, 1,249 data points, 2000–2024
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