Hazardous waste imported in Latvia
Latvia: Hazardous waste imported was 6,199 tonnes in 2023. β Volatile
Hazardous waste imported in Latvia, 2010β2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, hazardous waste imported in Latvia stood at 6,199 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.6% on the previous year and up 162.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Latvia peaked at 14,053 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 766 tonnes, in 2019.
Latvia ranks 37th of 70 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,308 tonnes | 766 tonnes | 14,053 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,508 tonnes | 972 tonnes | 6,199 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste imported in Latvia?
- Hazardous waste imported in Latvia was 6,199 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,053 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 766 tonnes in 2019.
- How does Latvia rank for hazardous waste imported?
- Latvia ranks 37th out of 70 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste imported rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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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