Hazardous waste generated in Romania
Romania: Hazardous waste generated was 1.09 million tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Romania, 2004–2022
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 38th of 99 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.
Hazardous waste generated in Romania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2.29 million tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 1.05 million tonnes | -54.0% |
| 2008 | 530,753 tonnes | -49.7% |
| 2010 | 695,689 tonnes | +31.1% |
| 2012 | 689,251 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 590,299 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 2016 | 624,979 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 736,850 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2020 | 774,611 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 1.09 million tonnes | +40.8% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 1.09 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 654,868 tonnes, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Romania's 1.09 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.09 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.634 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.03 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.5647 % 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 -0.1112 % change on previous year (2024)
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 38th out of 99 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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