Hazardous waste generated in China, Macao Special Administrative Region

China, Macao Special Administrative Region: Hazardous waste generated was 1,172 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,172 tonnes
Change on year
down 71.8%
Rank
3rd
of 3 groups
All-time high
4,155 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
146 tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Hazardous waste generated in China, Macao Special Administrative Region, 2000–2023

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2000201120232000: 146 tonnes2001: 156 tonnes2002: 178 tonnes2003: 177 tonnes2004: 199 tonnes2005: 212 tonnes2006: 219 tonnes2007: 237 tonnes2008: 450 tonnes2009: 449 tonnes2010: 464 tonnes2011: 457 tonnes2012: 414 tonnes2013: 436 tonnes2014: 486 tonnes2015: 473 tonnes2016: 544 tonnes2017: 556 tonnes2018: 513 tonnes2019: 567 tonnes2020: 813 tonnes2021: 1.9k tonnes2022: 4.2k tonnes2023: 1.2k tonnes

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated in China, Macao Special Administrative Region is 1,172 tonnes, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 71.8% on the previous year and up 168.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in China, Macao Special Administrative Region peaked at 4,155 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 146 tonnes, in 2000.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 242.3 tonnes 146 tonnes 450 tonnes 10
2010s 491 tonnes 414 tonnes 567 tonnes 10
2020s 2,011 tonnes 813 tonnes 4,155 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near China, Macao Special Administrative Region

  1. 1 China 105.47 million tonnes compare
  2. 2 Russian Federation 81.09 million tonnes compare
  3. 3 Kazakhstan 43.89 million tonnes compare
  4. 4 Armenia 32.00 million tonnes compare
  5. 5 Serbia 29.86 million tonnes compare
  6. 6 Finland 29.26 million tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated in China, Macao Special Administrative Region?
Hazardous waste generated in China, Macao Special Administrative Region was 1,172 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in China, Macao Special Administrative Region?
The highest recorded value was 4,155 tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in China, Macao Special Administrative Region?
The lowest recorded value was 146 tonnes in 2000.
How does China, Macao Special Administrative Region rank for hazardous waste generated?
China, Macao Special Administrative Region ranks 3rd out of 3 groups with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in China, Macao Special Administrative Region?
Over the last ten years it is up 168.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, Macao Special Administrative Region 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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