Hazardous waste generated in Thailand
Thailand: Hazardous waste generated was 238,135 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Thailand, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated in Thailand is 238,135 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 92.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Thailand peaked at 4.71 million tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 230,538 tonnes, in 2020.
That places Thailand 55th out of 99 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.65 million tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 1.68 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 1.77 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 1.80 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 1.81 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 1.81 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 1.83 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 1.85 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 3.13 million tonnes | +69.5% |
| 2009 | 3.07 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 3.16 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 3.40 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 4.71 million tonnes | +38.5% |
| 2013 | 3.30 million tonnes | -29.9% |
| 2014 | 2.69 million tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2015 | 3.44 million tonnes | +27.9% |
| 2016 | 3.46 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 2.27 million tonnes | -34.4% |
| 2019 | 1.75 million tonnes | -22.9% |
| 2020 | 230,538 tonnes | -86.8% |
| 2021 | 234,331 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 236,651 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 238,135 tonnes | +0.6% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 238,135 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 238,135 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 238,135 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.59 million tonnes, 9% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste generated in Thailand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -86.8% | 1.75 million tonnes | 230,538 tonnes |
| 2008 | +69.5% | 1.85 million tonnes | 3.13 million tonnes |
| 2012 | +38.5% | 3.40 million tonnes | 4.71 million tonnes |
| 2018 | -34.4% | 3.46 million tonnes | 2.27 million tonnes |
| 2013 | -29.9% | 4.71 million tonnes | 3.30 million tonnes |
| 2015 | +27.9% | 2.69 million tonnes | 3.44 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.04 million tonnes | 1.65 million tonnes | 3.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.13 million tonnes | 1.75 million tonnes | 4.71 million tonnes | 9 |
| 2020s | 234,914 tonnes | 230,538 tonnes | 238,135 tonnes | 4 |
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More environment data for Thailand
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.54 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.306 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.01 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 8.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.85 % 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 0.1009 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Thailand?
- Hazardous waste generated in Thailand was 238,135 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 4.71 million tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 230,538 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Thailand rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Thailand ranks 55th out of 99 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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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