Hazardous waste generated in Philippines
Philippines: Hazardous waste generated was 4.82 million tonnes in 2019. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Philippines, 2006β2019
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated in Philippines is 4.82 million tonnes, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 386.6% on the previous year and up 153.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Philippines peaked at 164.94 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 780,523 tonnes, in 2012.
That places Philippines 20th out of 91 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.94 million tonnes | 1.13 million tonnes | 164.94 million tonnes | 4 |
| 2010s | 3.23 million tonnes | 780,523 tonnes | 8.98 million tonnes | 10 |
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More environment data for Philippines
- Standard Deviation 0.177 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.905 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 912,377 t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 945,377 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 48,311 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 33,819 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 52,144 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 30,313 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 719,572 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity 1.00 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Philippines?
- Hazardous waste generated in Philippines was 4.82 million tonnes in 2019, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 164.94 million tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 780,523 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Philippines rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Philippines ranks 20th out of 91 countries with data for 2019.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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