Hazardous waste generated in Philippines
Philippines: Hazardous waste generated was 4.82 million tonnes in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Philippines, 2006–2019
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 25th out of 99 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.
Hazardous waste generated in Philippines, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11.79 million tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 1.13 million tonnes | -90.4% |
| 2008 | 164.94 million tonnes | +14493.1% |
| 2009 | 1.90 million tonnes | -98.8% |
| 2010 | 1.35 million tonnes | -29.2% |
| 2011 | 4.98 million tonnes | +269.8% |
| 2012 | 780,523 tonnes | -84.3% |
| 2013 | 8.98 million tonnes | +1050.1% |
| 2014 | 2.50 million tonnes | -72.2% |
| 2015 | 4.33 million tonnes | +73.4% |
| 2016 | 1.49 million tonnes | -65.7% |
| 2017 | 2.10 million tonnes | +41.2% |
| 2018 | 991,246 tonnes | -52.8% |
| 2019 | 4.82 million tonnes | +386.6% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 4.82 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 238,135 tonnes, 20.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 4.82 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.59 million tonnes, 1.9× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste generated in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +14493.1% | 1.13 million tonnes | 164.94 million tonnes |
| 2013 | +1050.1% | 780,523 tonnes | 8.98 million tonnes |
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 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 22 Republic of Korea 6.17 million tonnes compare
- 22 South Korea 6.17 million tonnes compare
- 24 Malaysia 5.84 million tonnes compare
- 26 Mexico 4.35 million tonnes compare
- 27 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 4.35 million tonnes compare
- 28 Spain 3.45 million tonnes compare
More environment data for Philippines
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 6.85 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.07 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.177 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.905 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -42.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.74 % 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 -2.01 % change on previous year (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 25th out of 99 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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