Hazardous waste generated in China, Macao Special Administrative Region
China, Macao Special Administrative Region: Hazardous waste generated was 1,172 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in China, Macao Special Administrative Region, 2000–2023
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.
Hazardous waste generated in China, Macao Special Administrative Region, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 146 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 156 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 178 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2003 | 177 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 199 tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 212 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 219 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 237 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 450 tonnes | +89.9% |
| 2009 | 449 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 464 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 457 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 414 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 436 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 486 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 473 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 544 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 2017 | 556 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 513 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 567 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2020 | 813 tonnes | +43.4% |
| 2021 | 1,903 tonnes | +134.1% |
| 2022 | 4,155 tonnes | +118.3% |
| 2023 | 1,172 tonnes | -71.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste generated in China, Macao Special Administrative Region changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +134.1% | 813 tonnes | 1,903 tonnes |
| 2022 | +118.3% | 1,903 tonnes | 4,155 tonnes |
| 2008 | +89.9% | 237 tonnes | 450 tonnes |
| 2023 | -71.8% | 4,155 tonnes | 1,172 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 China 105.47 million tonnes compare
- 2 Russian Federation 81.09 million tonnes compare
- 2 Russia 81.09 million tonnes compare
- 4 Kazakhstan 43.89 million tonnes compare
- 5 United States 34.90 million tonnes compare
- 6 Armenia 32.00 million tonnes compare
More environment data for China, Macao Special Administrative Region
- Average proportion of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) 0.0% (2025)
- Average proportion of Marine Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by 0.0% (2025)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by 80.0% (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water 100.0% (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by 100.0% (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services, by location 100.0% (2024)
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area 1.72 kmsq (2022)
- Lakes and rivers seasonal water area 5.5% (2022)
- Lakes and rivers permanent water area 4.4% (2022)
- Lakes and rivers permanent water area 1.35 kmsq (2022)
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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