Hazardous waste generated in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Hazardous waste generated was 5,015 tonnes in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 5,015 tonnes for hazardous waste generated in 2021.
That represents a change of up 22.0% on the previous year and up 61.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Republic of Moldova peaked at 10,979 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 899 tonnes, in 2010.
That places Republic of Moldova 83rd out of 99 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,906 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 2,286 tonnes | -21.3% |
| 2002 | 2,287 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3,592 tonnes | +57.1% |
| 2004 | 1,929 tonnes | -46.3% |
| 2005 | 1,737 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 1,706 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 2,592 tonnes | +51.9% |
| 2008 | 1,475 tonnes | -43.1% |
| 2009 | 1,690 tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2010 | 899 tonnes | -46.8% |
| 2011 | 3,106 tonnes | +245.5% |
| 2012 | 3,881 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2013 | 4,160 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 1,263 tonnes | -69.6% |
| 2015 | 7,261 tonnes | +475.1% |
| 2016 | 6,116 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2017 | 8,695 tonnes | +42.2% |
| 2018 | 10,979 tonnes | +26.3% |
| 2019 | 8,656 tonnes | -21.2% |
| 2020 | 4,109 tonnes | -52.5% |
| 2021 | 5,015 tonnes | +22.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste generated in Republic of Moldova 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +475.1% | 1,263 tonnes | 7,261 tonnes |
| 2011 | +245.5% | 899 tonnes | 3,106 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,220 tonnes | 1,475 tonnes | 3,592 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,502 tonnes | 899 tonnes | 10,979 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,562 tonnes | 4,109 tonnes | 5,015 tonnes | 2 |
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More environment data for Republic of Moldova
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.733 °C (2025)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland 27.51 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity 14,859 t (2024)
- Agricultural land — Area 2,411 1000 ha (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 27.62 g/Int$ (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 18.85 kg/cap (2024)
- Land area — Area 3,293 1000 ha (2024)
- Agriculture — Area 2,463 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Republic of Moldova?
- Hazardous waste generated in Republic of Moldova was 5,015 tonnes in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 10,979 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 899 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 83rd out of 99 countries with data for 2021.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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