Hazardous waste generated in Romania

Romania: Hazardous waste generated was 1.09 million tonnes in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.09 million tonnes
Change on year
up 40.8%
World rank
33rd
of 91 countries
All-time high
2.29 million tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
530,753 tonnes
in 2008
Years of data
10
2004–2022

Hazardous waste generated in Romania, 2004–2022

500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M2004201320222004: 2.3M tonnes2006: 1.1M tonnes2008: 530.8k tonnes2010: 695.7k tonnes2012: 689.3k tonnes2014: 590.3k tonnes2016: 625.0k tonnes2018: 736.9k tonnes2020: 774.6k tonnes2022: 1.1M tonnes

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Romania recorded 1.09 million tonnes for hazardous waste generated in 2022.

That represents a change of up 40.8% on the previous year and up 58.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Romania peaked at 2.29 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 530,753 tonnes, in 2008.

Romania ranks 33rd of 91 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.29 million tonnes 530,753 tonnes 2.29 million tonnes 3
2010s 667,414 tonnes 590,299 tonnes 736,850 tonnes 5
2020s 932,636 tonnes 774,611 tonnes 1.09 million tonnes 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 30 Austria 1.47 million tonnes compare
  2. 31 El Salvador 1.43 million tonnes compare
  3. 32 Denmark 1.40 million tonnes compare
  4. 34 Argentina 930,850 tonnes compare
  5. 35 Portugal 928,373 tonnes compare
  6. 36 United Arab Emirates 861,330 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated in Romania?
Hazardous waste generated in Romania was 1.09 million tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 2.29 million tonnes in 2004.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 530,753 tonnes in 2008.
How does Romania rank for hazardous waste generated?
Romania ranks 33rd out of 91 countries with data for 2022.
Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 58.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania 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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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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