Hazardous waste generated in Jordan
Jordan: Hazardous waste generated was 75,715 tonnes in 2021. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Jordan, 2003β2021
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More environment data for Jordan
- Standard Deviation 0.533 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.64 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 100,000 t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 108,000 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 16,290 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 3,540 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 61,758 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 48,032 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 208,235 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity 246,190 t (2024)
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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