Hazardous waste generated in Cyprus
Cyprus: Hazardous waste generated was 57,457 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Cyprus, 2004–2022
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 67th of 99 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.
Hazardous waste generated in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 111,117 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 16,961 tonnes | -84.7% |
| 2008 | 23,786 tonnes | +40.2% |
| 2010 | 37,311 tonnes | +56.9% |
| 2012 | 31,069 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 173,050 tonnes | +457.0% |
| 2016 | 159,080 tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 224,291 tonnes | +41.0% |
| 2020 | 32,303 tonnes | -85.6% |
| 2022 | 57,457 tonnes | +77.9% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 57,457 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 654,868 tonnes, 9% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 57,457 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.09 million tonnes, 5% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More environment data for Cyprus
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.28 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.462 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.8 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.91 % change on previous year (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 67th out of 99 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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