Hazardous waste generated in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Hazardous waste generated was 411,553 tonnes in 2022. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in North Macedonia, 2008β2022
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More environment data for North Macedonia
- Standard Deviation 0.483 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.22 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 22,842 t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 22,842 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 4,563 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 569 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 7,785 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 8,812 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 49,699 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity 59,763 t (2024)
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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