Hazardous waste imported in Israel

Israel: Hazardous waste imported was 1,700 tonnes in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,700 tonnes
Change on year
up 466.7%
World rank
41st
of 70 countries
All-time high
22,800 tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
300 tonnes
in 2022
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Hazardous waste imported in Israel, 2000–2023

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k2000201120232000: 5.8k tonnes2001: 5.3k tonnes2002: 3.0k tonnes2003: 4.0k tonnes2004: 6.0k tonnes2005: 5.0k tonnes2006: 10.4k tonnes2007: 17.5k tonnes2008: 5.0k tonnes2009: 800 tonnes2010: 22.8k tonnes2011: 13.2k tonnes2012: 10.9k tonnes2013: 9.3k tonnes2014: 14.9k tonnes2015: 21.3k tonnes2016: 10.6k tonnes2017: 14.4k tonnes2018: 13.3k tonnes2019: 11.4k tonnes2020: 8.4k tonnes2021: 8.8k tonnes2022: 300 tonnes2023: 1.7k tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2023, hazardous waste imported in Israel stood at 1,700 tonnes.

That represents a change of up 466.7% on the previous year and down 81.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Israel peaked at 22,800 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 300 tonnes, in 2022.

That places Israel 41st 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
2000s 6,279 tonnes 800 tonnes 17,500 tonnes 10
2010s 14,210 tonnes 9,300 tonnes 22,800 tonnes 10
2020s 4,800 tonnes 300 tonnes 8,800 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 38 Singapore 5,706 tonnes compare
  2. 39 Japan 2,420 tonnes compare
  3. 40 Thailand 2,401 tonnes compare
  4. 42 Cyprus 1,601 tonnes compare
  5. 43 Burkina Faso 1,564 tonnes compare
  6. 44 Kazakhstan 1,154 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 71 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste imported in Israel?
Hazardous waste imported in Israel was 1,700 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Israel?
The highest recorded value was 22,800 tonnes in 2010.
What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Israel?
The lowest recorded value was 300 tonnes in 2022.
How does Israel rank for hazardous waste imported?
Israel ranks 41st out of 70 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste imported rising or falling in Israel?
Over the last ten years it is down 81.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Israel 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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