Hazardous waste generated in Cyprus
Cyprus: Hazardous waste generated was 57,457 tonnes in 2022. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Cyprus, 2004β2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste generated in Cyprus stood at 57,457 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 77.9% on the previous year and up 84.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Cyprus peaked at 224,291 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 16,961 tonnes, in 2006.
Cyprus ranks 62nd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50,621 tonnes | 16,961 tonnes | 111,117 tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 124,960 tonnes | 31,069 tonnes | 224,291 tonnes | 5 |
| 2020s | 44,880 tonnes | 32,303 tonnes | 57,457 tonnes | 2 |
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- Standard Deviation 0.462 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.8 Β°C (2025)
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- Total fibre furnish β Production 53,130 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 2,825 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 216 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 159 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 87 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 59,074 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity 38,054 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Cyprus?
- Hazardous waste generated in Cyprus was 57,457 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 224,291 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,961 tonnes in 2006.
- How does Cyprus rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Cyprus ranks 62nd out of 91 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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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