Hazardous waste generated in Jordan

Jordan: Hazardous waste generated was 75,715 tonnes in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
75,715 tonnes
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
60th
of 91 countries
All-time high
1.29 million tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
33,432 tonnes
in 2004
Years of data
14
2003–2021

Hazardous waste generated in Jordan, 2003–2021

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2003201220212003: 73.6k tonnes2004: 33.4k tonnes2005: 71.4k tonnes2008: 1.3M tonnes2009: 108.4k tonnes2010: 62.0k tonnes2011: 1.2M tonnes2013: 47.4k tonnes2016: 60.7k tonnes2017: 62.4k tonnes2018: 65.3k tonnes2019: 68.4k tonnes2020: 72.3k tonnes2021: 75.7k tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated in Jordan is 75,715 tonnes, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and down 93.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Jordan peaked at 1.29 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 33,432 tonnes, in 2004.

That places Jordan 60th out of 91 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 316,131 tonnes 33,432 tonnes 1.29 million tonnes 5
2010s 228,095 tonnes 47,400 tonnes 1.23 million tonnes 7
2020s 74,008 tonnes 72,302 tonnes 75,715 tonnes 2

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 57 Uzbekistan 125,593 tonnes compare
  2. 58 Oman 104,285 tonnes
  3. 59 Bahrain 92,481 tonnes compare
  4. 61 Latvia 57,669 tonnes compare
  5. 62 Cyprus 57,457 tonnes compare
  6. 63 Iceland 56,275 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated in Jordan?
Hazardous waste generated in Jordan was 75,715 tonnes in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 1.29 million tonnes in 2008.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 33,432 tonnes in 2004.
How does Jordan rank for hazardous waste generated?
Jordan ranks 60th out of 91 countries with data for 2021.
Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is down 93.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jordan 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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