Hazardous waste generated in State of Palestine
State of Palestine: Hazardous waste generated was 707,791 tonnes in 2016. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in State of Palestine, 2000β2016
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2016, hazardous waste generated in State of Palestine stood at 707,791 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 15,381.0% on the previous year and up 13,742.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in State of Palestine peaked at 707,791 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4,080 tonnes, in 2010.
That places State of Palestine 39th out of 91 countries with data for 2016, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,663 tonnes | 4,571 tonnes | 14,423 tonnes | 8 |
| 2010s | 180,239 tonnes | 4,080 tonnes | 707,791 tonnes | 4 |
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More environment data for State of Palestine
- Average proportion of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) 23.5% (2025)
- Average proportion of Mountain Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered 21.8% (2025)
- Average proportion of Freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) 48.0% (2025)
- Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water 80.6% (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by 73.5% (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic drinking water services, by 98.8% (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services, by location 99.4% (2024)
- Total official development assistance (gross disbursement) for water 142.41 million constant US$ (2024)
- Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of 45.2% (2023)
- Total official development assistance for biodiversity, by recipient 77.15 million constant US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in State of Palestine?
- Hazardous waste generated in State of Palestine was 707,791 tonnes in 2016, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in State of Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 707,791 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in State of Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,080 tonnes in 2010.
- How does State of Palestine rank for hazardous waste generated?
- State of Palestine ranks 39th out of 91 countries with data for 2016.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in State of Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13,742.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this State of Palestine 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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