Hazardous waste generated in Jordan
Jordan: Hazardous waste generated was 75,715 tonnes in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Jordan, 2003–2021
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 65th out of 99 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.
Hazardous waste generated in Jordan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 73,617 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 33,432 tonnes | -54.6% |
| 2005 | 71,404 tonnes | +113.6% |
| 2008 | 1.29 million tonnes | +1711.9% |
| 2009 | 108,403 tonnes | -91.6% |
| 2010 | 61,962 tonnes | -42.8% |
| 2011 | 1.23 million tonnes | +1885.8% |
| 2013 | 47,400 tonnes | -96.1% |
| 2016 | 60,738 tonnes | +28.1% |
| 2017 | 62,410 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 65,311 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 68,401 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 72,302 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 75,715 tonnes | +4.7% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 75,715 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 238,135 tonnes, 32% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 75,715 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 98,383 tonnes, 77% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste generated in Jordan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1885.8% | 61,962 tonnes | 1.23 million tonnes |
| 2008 | +1711.9% | 71,404 tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes |
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
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -40.96 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.19 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.533 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.64 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.32 % 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 -0.0264 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (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 65th out of 99 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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