Hazardous waste generated in Philippines

Philippines: Hazardous waste generated was 4.82 million tonnes in 2019. β—† Volatile

Latest (2019)
4.82 million tonnes
Change on year
up 386.6%
World rank
20th
of 91 countries
All-time high
164.94 million tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
780,523 tonnes
in 2012
Years of data
14
2006–2019

Hazardous waste generated in Philippines, 2006–2019

050.0M100.0M150.0M2006201220192006: 11.8M tonnes2007: 1.1M tonnes2008: 164.9M tonnes2009: 1.9M tonnes2010: 1.3M tonnes2011: 5.0M tonnes2012: 780.5k tonnes2013: 9.0M tonnes2014: 2.5M tonnes2015: 4.3M tonnes2016: 1.5M tonnes2017: 2.1M tonnes2018: 991.2k tonnes2019: 4.8M tonnes

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 17 Australia 6.47 million tonnes compare
  2. 18 Republic of Korea 6.17 million tonnes compare
  3. 19 Malaysia 5.84 million tonnes compare
  4. 21 Mexico 4.35 million tonnes compare
  5. 22 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 4.35 million tonnes compare
  6. 23 Spain 3.45 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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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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About this data

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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