Hazardous waste generated in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Hazardous waste generated was 411,553 tonnes in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
411,553 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
45th
of 91 countries
All-time high
678,568 tonnes
in 2012
All-time low
6,441 tonnes
in 2008
Years of data
8
2008–2022

Hazardous waste generated in North Macedonia, 2008–2022

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2008201520222008: 6.4k tonnes2010: 149.5k tonnes2012: 678.6k tonnes2014: 40.8k tonnes2016: 57.0k tonnes2018: 20.5k tonnes2020: 418.2k tonnes2022: 411.6k tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated in North Macedonia is 411,553 tonnes, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in North Macedonia peaked at 678,568 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6,441 tonnes, in 2008.

That places North Macedonia 45th out of 91 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6,441 tonnes 6,441 tonnes 6,441 tonnes 1
2010s 189,275 tonnes 20,471 tonnes 678,568 tonnes 5
2020s 414,865 tonnes 411,553 tonnes 418,177 tonnes 2

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 42 Hungary 594,018 tonnes compare
  2. 43 Slovakia 492,116 tonnes compare
  3. 44 Luxembourg 471,803 tonnes compare
  4. 46 Israel 360,700 tonnes compare
  5. 47 Singapore 359,170 tonnes compare
  6. 48 Montenegro 294,461 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated in North Macedonia?
Hazardous waste generated in North Macedonia was 411,553 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 678,568 tonnes in 2012.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 6,441 tonnes in 2008.
How does North Macedonia rank for hazardous waste generated?
North Macedonia ranks 45th out of 91 countries with data for 2022.
Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Macedonia 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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