Hazardous waste generated in Iraq
Iraq: Hazardous waste generated was 36,178 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Iraq, 2008–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated in Iraq is 36,178 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and down 69.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Iraq peaked at 119,425 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2,521 tonnes, in 2008.
Iraq ranks 70th 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,521 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 15,546 tonnes | +516.6% |
| 2012 | 119,425 tonnes | +668.2% |
| 2014 | 7,150 tonnes | -94.0% |
| 2015 | 20,622 tonnes | +188.4% |
| 2016 | 19,143 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 17,234 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2018 | 21,112 tonnes | +22.5% |
| 2019 | 26,037 tonnes | +23.3% |
| 2020 | 21,676 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 31,084 tonnes | +43.4% |
| 2022 | 34,478 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 36,178 tonnes | +4.9% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 36,178 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 238,135 tonnes, 15% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 36,178 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 98,383 tonnes, 37% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste generated in Iraq 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +668.2% | 15,546 tonnes | 119,425 tonnes |
| 2010 | +516.6% | 2,521 tonnes | 15,546 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,521 tonnes | 2,521 tonnes | 2,521 tonnes | 1 |
| 2010s | 30,784 tonnes | 7,150 tonnes | 119,425 tonnes | 8 |
| 2020s | 30,854 tonnes | 21,676 tonnes | 36,178 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More environment data for Iraq
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -38.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -26.27 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.549 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.99 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2 % 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 6.65 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Iraq?
- Hazardous waste generated in Iraq was 36,178 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 119,425 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,521 tonnes in 2008.
- How does Iraq rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Iraq ranks 70th out of 99 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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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