Hazardous waste generated in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Hazardous waste generated was 232,926 tonnes in 2023. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Azerbaijan, 2000β2023
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
| 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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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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