Hazardous waste generated in Ukraine

Ukraine: Hazardous waste generated was 188,048 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
188,048 tonnes
Change on year
down 18.3%
World rank
53rd
of 91 countries
All-time high
2.61 million tonnes
in 2000
All-time low
188,048 tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Hazardous waste generated in Ukraine, 2000–2023

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M2000201120232000: 2.6M tonnes2001: 2.5M tonnes2002: 1.7M tonnes2003: 2.4M tonnes2004: 2.4M tonnes2005: 2.4M tonnes2006: 2.4M tonnes2007: 2.6M tonnes2008: 2.3M tonnes2009: 1.2M tonnes2010: 1.7M tonnes2011: 1.4M tonnes2012: 1.4M tonnes2013: 923.8k tonnes2014: 739.8k tonnes2015: 587.3k tonnes2016: 621.0k tonnes2017: 605.3k tonnes2018: 627.4k tonnes2019: 553.0k tonnes2020: 532.0k tonnes2021: 606.2k tonnes2022: 230.2k tonnes2023: 188.0k tonnes

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 53rd out of 91 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Ukraine

  1. 50 Thailand 238,135 tonnes compare
  2. 51 Cuba 235,498 tonnes compare
  3. 52 Azerbaijan 232,926 tonnes compare
  4. 54 Qatar 181,477 tonnes compare
  5. 55 Croatia 180,042 tonnes compare
  6. 56 Slovenia 133,989 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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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 53rd out of 91 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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Indicator
Hazardous waste generated (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
94 places, 1,249 data points, 2000–2024
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