Hazardous waste generated in Malta

Malta: Hazardous waste generated was 44,777 tonnes in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
44,777 tonnes
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
64th
of 91 countries
All-time high
134,559 tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
24,996 tonnes
in 2010
Years of data
10
2004–2022

Hazardous waste generated in Malta, 2004–2022

25.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k2004201320222004: 44.1k tonnes2006: 51.0k tonnes2008: 55.3k tonnes2010: 25.0k tonnes2012: 38.4k tonnes2014: 36.9k tonnes2016: 134.6k tonnes2018: 33.0k tonnes2020: 41.7k tonnes2022: 44.8k tonnes

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 64th out of 91 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 61 Latvia 57,669 tonnes compare
  2. 62 Cyprus 57,457 tonnes compare
  3. 63 Iceland 56,275 tonnes compare
  4. 65 Iraq 36,178 tonnes compare
  5. 66 Costa Rica 33,006 tonnes compare
  6. 67 Mauritius 21,576 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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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 64th out of 91 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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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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