Hazardous waste generated in Cuba

Cuba: Hazardous waste generated was 235,498 tonnes in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
235,498 tonnes
Change on year
down 17.4%
World rank
51st
of 91 countries
All-time high
1.42 million tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
230,897 tonnes
in 2016
Years of data
16
2004–2021

Hazardous waste generated in Cuba, 2004–2021

250.0k500.0k750.0k1.0M1.2M1.5M2004201220212004: 613.8k tonnes2005: 941.4k tonnes2006: 1.3M tonnes2007: 1.4M tonnes2010: 660.8k tonnes2011: 500.7k tonnes2012: 565.2k tonnes2013: 496.6k tonnes2014: 412.1k tonnes2015: 302.9k tonnes2016: 230.9k tonnes2017: 235.1k tonnes2018: 385.6k tonnes2019: 261.8k tonnes2020: 285.1k tonnes2021: 235.5k tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated in Cuba is 235,498 tonnes, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 17.4% on the previous year and down 53.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Cuba peaked at 1.42 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 230,897 tonnes, in 2016.

Cuba ranks 51st of 91 countries on this measure, 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 1.06 million tonnes 613,836 tonnes 1.42 million tonnes 4
2010s 405,159 tonnes 230,897 tonnes 660,756 tonnes 10
2020s 260,304 tonnes 235,498 tonnes 285,109 tonnes 2

Countries ranked near Cuba

  1. 48 Montenegro 294,461 tonnes compare
  2. 49 Lithuania 239,368 tonnes compare
  3. 50 Thailand 238,135 tonnes compare
  4. 52 Azerbaijan 232,926 tonnes compare
  5. 53 Ukraine 188,048 tonnes compare
  6. 54 Qatar 181,477 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated in Cuba?
Hazardous waste generated in Cuba was 235,498 tonnes in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Cuba?
The highest recorded value was 1.42 million tonnes in 2007.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Cuba?
The lowest recorded value was 230,897 tonnes in 2016.
How does Cuba rank for hazardous waste generated?
Cuba ranks 51st out of 91 countries with data for 2021.
Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Cuba?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cuba 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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About this data

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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