Hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Hazardous waste imported was 149,084 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
149,084 tonnes
Change on year
up 29.9%
World rank
13th
of 70 countries
All-time high
149,084 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
10,127 tonnes
in 2011
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria, 2010–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k2010201620232010: 23.8k tonnes2011: 10.1k tonnes2012: 27.3k tonnes2013: 59.4k tonnes2014: 56.0k tonnes2015: 34.4k tonnes2016: 29.8k tonnes2017: 68.5k tonnes2018: 55.4k tonnes2019: 71.9k tonnes2020: 70.0k tonnes2021: 79.3k tonnes2022: 114.8k tonnes2023: 149.1k tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria is 149,084 tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

That represents a change of up 29.9% on the previous year and up 151.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria peaked at 149,084 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,127 tonnes, in 2011.

Bulgaria ranks 13th of 70 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 43,658 tonnes 10,127 tonnes 71,873 tonnes 10
2020s 103,275 tonnes 69,958 tonnes 149,084 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 10 Sweden 327,131 tonnes compare
  2. 11 Denmark 313,792 tonnes compare
  3. 12 Austria 288,472 tonnes compare
  4. 14 Belarus 127,678 tonnes compare
  5. 15 Malaysia 127,600 tonnes compare
  6. 16 Poland 124,486 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 71 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria?
Hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria was 149,084 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 149,084 tonnes in 2023.
What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 10,127 tonnes in 2011.
How does Bulgaria rank for hazardous waste imported?
Bulgaria ranks 13th out of 70 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste imported rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 151.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria 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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