Hazardous waste imported in Singapore

Singapore: Hazardous waste imported was 5,706 tonnes in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
5,706 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
38th
of 70 countries
All-time high
22,389 tonnes
in 2012
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Hazardous waste imported in Singapore, 2000–2020

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2000201020202000: 0 tonnes2001: 0 tonnes2002: 0 tonnes2003: 0 tonnes2004: 0 tonnes2005: 161.8 tonnes2006: 205.1 tonnes2007: 699.1 tonnes2008: 3.4k tonnes2009: 3.7k tonnes2010: 3.0k tonnes2011: 3.3k tonnes2012: 22.4k tonnes2013: 4.8k tonnes2014: 2.3k tonnes2015: 2.4k tonnes2016: 3.5k tonnes2017: 5.7k tonnes2018: 6.4k tonnes2019: 5.8k tonnes2020: 5.7k tonnes

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

Analysis

Singapore recorded 5,706 tonnes for hazardous waste imported in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 93.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Singapore peaked at 22,389 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2000.

That places Singapore 38th out of 70 countries with data for 2020, 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 810.62 tonnes 0 tonnes 3,675 tonnes 10
2010s 5,956 tonnes 2,281 tonnes 22,389 tonnes 10
2020s 5,706 tonnes 5,706 tonnes 5,706 tonnes 1

Countries ranked near Singapore

  1. 35 Croatia 9,383 tonnes compare
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  3. 37 Latvia 6,199 tonnes compare
  4. 39 Japan 2,420 tonnes compare
  5. 40 Thailand 2,401 tonnes compare
  6. 41 Israel 1,700 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 71 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste imported in Singapore?
Hazardous waste imported in Singapore was 5,706 tonnes in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Singapore?
The highest recorded value was 22,389 tonnes in 2012.
What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Singapore?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2000.
How does Singapore rank for hazardous waste imported?
Singapore ranks 38th out of 70 countries with data for 2020.
Is hazardous waste imported rising or falling in Singapore?
Over the last ten years it is up 93.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Singapore 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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About this data

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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