Hazardous waste generated in Ecuador

Ecuador: Hazardous waste generated was 13,981 tonnes in 2020. β–² Rising

Latest (2020)
13,981 tonnes
Change on year
down 6.3%
World rank
71st
of 91 countries
All-time high
14,928 tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
8,282 tonnes
in 2013
Years of data
8
2013–2020

Hazardous waste generated in Ecuador, 2013–2020

05.0k10.0k15.0k2013201620202013: 8.3k tonnes2014: 10.1k tonnes2015: 9.9k tonnes2016: 10.9k tonnes2017: 12.4k tonnes2018: 14.9k tonnes2019: 14.9k tonnes2020: 14.0k tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2020, hazardous waste generated in Ecuador stood at 13,981 tonnes.

The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and up 68.8% over ten years.

That places Ecuador 71st out of 91 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 11,625 tonnes 8,282 tonnes 14,928 tonnes 7
2020s 13,981 tonnes 13,981 tonnes 13,981 tonnes 1

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 68 Fiji 19,158 tonnes compare
  2. 69 RΓ©union 17,589 tonnes compare
  3. 70 Guatemala 15,564 tonnes compare
  4. 72 Bosnia and Herzegovina 13,428 tonnes compare
  5. 73 Guadeloupe 13,157 tonnes compare
  6. 74 Jamaica 10,000 tonnes

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated in Ecuador?
Hazardous waste generated in Ecuador was 13,981 tonnes in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 14,928 tonnes in 2019.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 8,282 tonnes in 2013.
How does Ecuador rank for hazardous waste generated?
Ecuador ranks 71st out of 91 countries with data for 2020.
Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ecuador 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
Last refreshed