Hazardous waste generated in Türkiye
Türkiye: Hazardous waste generated was 27.06 million tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Türkiye, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste generated in Türkiye stood at 27.06 million tonnes.
The figure is down 11.7% on the previous year and up 578.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Türkiye peaked at 30.66 million tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 10,796 tonnes, in 2006.
That places Türkiye 9th out of 99 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 997,579 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 10,796 tonnes | -98.9% |
| 2008 | 1.02 million tonnes | +9332.0% |
| 2010 | 3.23 million tonnes | +216.8% |
| 2012 | 3.99 million tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2014 | 3.43 million tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2016 | 5.55 million tonnes | +61.7% |
| 2018 | 14.92 million tonnes | +168.8% |
| 2020 | 30.66 million tonnes | +105.5% |
| 2022 | 27.06 million tonnes | -11.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 675,552 tonnes | 10,796 tonnes | 1.02 million tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.22 million tonnes | 3.23 million tonnes | 14.92 million tonnes | 5 |
| 2020s | 28.86 million tonnes | 27.06 million tonnes | 30.66 million tonnes | 2 |
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More environment data for Türkiye
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.66 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.91 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.628 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.93 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value 42.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value US$ 3.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Import value, annual growth rate -26.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Export value, gaps filled 209,778 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Türkiye?
- Hazardous waste generated in Türkiye was 27.06 million tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 30.66 million tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,796 tonnes in 2006.
- How does Türkiye rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Türkiye ranks 9th out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 578.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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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