Hazardous waste generated in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Hazardous waste generated was 411,553 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
411,553 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
50th
of 99 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
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 50th out of 99 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Hazardous waste generated in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,441 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 149,534 tonnes | +2221.6% |
| 2012 | 678,568 tonnes | +353.8% |
| 2014 | 40,797 tonnes | -94.0% |
| 2016 | 57,005 tonnes | +39.7% |
| 2018 | 20,471 tonnes | -64.1% |
| 2020 | 418,177 tonnes | +1942.8% |
| 2022 | 411,553 tonnes | -1.6% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 411,553 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 238,135 tonnes, 1.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 411,553 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.09 million tonnes, 38% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
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- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.21 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.08 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.483 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.22 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2004)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -7.16 % 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 -10.18 % change on previous year (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 50th out of 99 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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