Hazardous waste imported in Philippines
Philippines: Hazardous waste imported was 80,000 in 2016. ▲ Rising
Latest (2016)
80,000
Change on year
up 338.6%
World rank
18th
of 72 countries
All-time high
98,740
in 2010
All-time low
18,240
in 2015
Years of data
9
2008–2016
Hazardous waste imported in Philippines, 2008–2016
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 80,000 for hazardous waste imported in 2016.
The figure is up 338.6% on the previous year and up 196.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Philippines peaked at 98,740 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 18,240, in 2015.
That places Philippines 18th out of 72 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
Hazardous waste imported in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 27,000 | — |
| 2009 | 50,006 | +85.2% |
| 2010 | 98,740 | +97.5% |
| 2011 | 39,240 | -60.3% |
| 2012 | 64,500 | +64.4% |
| 2013 | 37,240 | -42.3% |
| 2014 | 59,800 | +60.6% |
| 2015 | 18,240 | -69.5% |
| 2016 | 80,000 | +338.6% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 80,000 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 48.9, 1636.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 80,000 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,063, 19.7× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38,503 | 27,000 | 50,006 | 2 |
| 2010s | 56,823 | 18,240 | 98,740 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.177 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.905 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -42.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.74 % 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 Philippines?
- Hazardous waste imported in Philippines was 80,000 in 2016, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 98,740 in 2010.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,240 in 2015.
- How does Philippines rank for hazardous waste imported?
- Philippines ranks 18th out of 72 countries with data for 2016.
- Is hazardous waste imported rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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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