Hazardous waste imported in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Hazardous waste imported was 6,500 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
6,500 tonnes
Change on year
down 66.7%
World rank
36th
of 70 countries
All-time high
19,500 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
100 tonnes
in 2014
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Hazardous waste imported in Azerbaijan, 2010–2023

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2010201620232010: 17.2k tonnes2011: 300 tonnes2012: 11.3k tonnes2013: 3.6k tonnes2014: 100 tonnes2015: 6.6k tonnes2016: 7.9k tonnes2017: 4.8k tonnes2018: 15.0k tonnes2019: 13.1k tonnes2020: 13.6k tonnes2021: 7.2k tonnes2022: 19.5k tonnes2023: 6.5k tonnes

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Azerbaijan recorded 6,500 tonnes for hazardous waste imported in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 66.7% on the previous year and up 80.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Azerbaijan peaked at 19,500 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 100 tonnes, in 2014.

That places Azerbaijan 36th out of 70 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
2010s 7,995 tonnes 100 tonnes 17,200 tonnes 10
2020s 11,700 tonnes 6,500 tonnes 19,500 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

  1. 33 Costa Rica 11,410 tonnes compare
  2. 34 Guatemala 11,000 tonnes compare
  3. 35 Croatia 9,383 tonnes compare
  4. 37 Latvia 6,199 tonnes compare
  5. 38 Singapore 5,706 tonnes compare
  6. 39 Japan 2,420 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 71 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste imported in Azerbaijan?
Hazardous waste imported in Azerbaijan was 6,500 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Azerbaijan?
The highest recorded value was 19,500 tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Azerbaijan?
The lowest recorded value was 100 tonnes in 2014.
How does Azerbaijan rank for hazardous waste imported?
Azerbaijan ranks 36th out of 70 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste imported rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
Over the last ten years it is up 80.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste imported, (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hazardous waste imported, (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
71 places, 985 data points, 2000–2024
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