Hazardous waste generated in Ukraine
Ukraine: Hazardous waste generated was 188,048 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Ukraine, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, hazardous waste generated in Ukraine stood at 188,048 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.3% on the previous year and down 79.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Ukraine peaked at 2.61 million tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 188,048 tonnes, in 2023.
That places Ukraine 58th 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 Ukraine, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.61 million tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 2.54 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 1.73 million tonnes | -32.0% |
| 2003 | 2.44 million tonnes | +41.0% |
| 2004 | 2.42 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 2.41 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 2.37 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 2.59 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 2.30 million tonnes | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 1.23 million tonnes | -46.5% |
| 2010 | 1.66 million tonnes | +34.9% |
| 2011 | 1.43 million tonnes | -13.6% |
| 2012 | 1.37 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 923,777 tonnes | -32.5% |
| 2014 | 739,750 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 2015 | 587,344 tonnes | -20.6% |
| 2016 | 620,965 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 605,284 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 627,416 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 552,977 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 532,000 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 606,216 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2022 | 230,230 tonnes | -62.0% |
| 2023 | 188,048 tonnes | -18.3% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 188,048 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 238,135 tonnes, 79% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 188,048 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.09 million tonnes, 17% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.26 million tonnes | 1.23 million tonnes | 2.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 912,012 tonnes | 552,977 tonnes | 1.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 389,124 tonnes | 188,048 tonnes | 606,216 tonnes | 4 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -8.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.795 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.27 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 9.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.31 % 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 -5.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Ukraine?
- Hazardous waste generated in Ukraine was 188,048 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 2.61 million tonnes in 2000.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 188,048 tonnes in 2023.
- How does Ukraine rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Ukraine ranks 58th out of 99 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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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