Hazardous waste generated in Malta
Malta: Hazardous waste generated was 44,777 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Malta, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste generated in Malta stood at 44,777 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Malta peaked at 134,559 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 24,996 tonnes, in 2010.
That places Malta 69th out of 99 countries with data for 2022, 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 44,105 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 51,012 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 55,267 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 24,996 tonnes | -54.8% |
| 2012 | 38,370 tonnes | +53.5% |
| 2014 | 36,871 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 134,559 tonnes | +264.9% |
| 2018 | 33,024 tonnes | -75.5% |
| 2020 | 41,677 tonnes | +26.2% |
| 2022 | 44,777 tonnes | +7.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 44,777 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 654,868 tonnes, 7% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Malta's 44,777 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 98,383 tonnes, 46% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50,128 tonnes | 44,105 tonnes | 55,267 tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 53,564 tonnes | 24,996 tonnes | 134,559 tonnes | 5 |
| 2020s | 43,227 tonnes | 41,677 tonnes | 44,777 tonnes | 2 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.365 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.16 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8269 % 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 % 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 Malta?
- Hazardous waste generated in Malta was 44,777 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 134,559 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,996 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Malta rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Malta ranks 69th out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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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