Hazardous waste generated in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Hazardous waste generated was 43.89 million tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
43.89 million tonnes
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
3rd
of 91 countries
All-time high
1.68 billion tonnes
in 2005
All-time low
42.09 million tonnes
in 2021
Years of data
20
2004–2023

Hazardous waste generated in Kazakhstan, 2004–2023

0500.0M1.0B1.5B2004201320232004: 701.3M tonnes2005: 1.7B tonnes2006: 264.0M tonnes2007: 261.2M tonnes2008: 453.4M tonnes2009: 227.6M tonnes2010: 303.1M tonnes2011: 420.7M tonnes2012: 356.0M tonnes2013: 382.2M tonnes2014: 337.4M tonnes2015: 251.6M tonnes2016: 151.4M tonnes2017: 126.9M tonnes2018: 150.0M tonnes2019: 180.5M tonnes2020: 137.8M tonnes2021: 42.1M tonnes2022: 46.5M tonnes2023: 43.9M tonnes

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

Analysis

Kazakhstan recorded 43.89 million tonnes for hazardous waste generated in 2023.

The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 88.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Kazakhstan peaked at 1.68 billion tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 42.09 million tonnes, in 2021.

Kazakhstan ranks 3rd of 91 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 598.62 million tonnes 227.56 million tonnes 1.68 billion tonnes 6
2010s 265.97 million tonnes 126.87 million tonnes 420.67 million tonnes 10
2020s 67.58 million tonnes 42.09 million tonnes 137.83 million tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Kazakhstan

  1. 1 China 105.47 million tonnes compare
  2. 2 Russian Federation 81.09 million tonnes compare
  3. 4 Armenia 32.00 million tonnes compare
  4. 5 Serbia 29.86 million tonnes compare
  5. 6 Finland 29.26 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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All data for Kazakhstan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated in Kazakhstan?
Hazardous waste generated in Kazakhstan was 43.89 million tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Kazakhstan?
The highest recorded value was 1.68 billion tonnes in 2005.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Kazakhstan?
The lowest recorded value was 42.09 million tonnes in 2021.
How does Kazakhstan rank for hazardous waste generated?
Kazakhstan ranks 3rd out of 91 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
Over the last ten years it is down 88.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kazakhstan 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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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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