Hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Hazardous waste imported was 149,084 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria is 149,084, 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 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,127, in 2011.
Bulgaria ranks 13th of 72 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,800 | — |
| 2011 | 10,127 | -57.4% |
| 2012 | 27,283 | +169.4% |
| 2013 | 59,404 | +117.7% |
| 2014 | 55,963 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 34,404 | -38.5% |
| 2016 | 29,838 | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 68,519 | +129.6% |
| 2018 | 55,374 | -19.2% |
| 2019 | 71,873 | +29.8% |
| 2020 | 69,958 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 79,262 | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 114,797 | +44.8% |
| 2023 | 149,084 | +29.9% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 149,084 is above the median for high income countries, which is 19,292, 7.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 149,084 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20,298, 7.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43,658 | 10,127 | 71,873 | 10 |
| 2020s | 103,275 | 69,958 | 149,084 | 4 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.573 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.18 °C (2025)
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- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -6.02 % 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria?
- Hazardous waste imported in Bulgaria was 149,084 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 in 2023.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,127 in 2011.
- How does Bulgaria rank for hazardous waste imported?
- Bulgaria ranks 13th out of 72 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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