Hazardous waste imported in Slovakia

Slovakia: Hazardous waste imported was 16,004 tonnes in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
16,004 tonnes
Change on year
down 20.2%
World rank
28th
of 70 countries
All-time high
36,887 tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
229 tonnes
in 2012
Years of data
11
2010–2020

Hazardous waste imported in Slovakia, 2010–2020

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k2010201520202010: 1.3k tonnes2011: 355 tonnes2012: 229 tonnes2013: 359 tonnes2014: 36.9k tonnes2015: 1.2k tonnes2016: 1.4k tonnes2017: 1.7k tonnes2018: 22.4k tonnes2019: 20.1k tonnes2020: 16.0k tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste imported in Slovakia is 16,004 tonnes, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.2% on the previous year and up 1,145.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Slovakia peaked at 36,887 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 229 tonnes, in 2012.

That places Slovakia 28th 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
2010s 8,589 tonnes 229 tonnes 36,887 tonnes 10
2020s 16,004 tonnes 16,004 tonnes 16,004 tonnes 1

Countries ranked near Slovakia

  1. 25 Luxembourg 23,204 tonnes compare
  2. 26 Estonia 20,298 tonnes compare
  3. 27 Lithuania 18,286 tonnes compare
  4. 29 Monaco 12,933 tonnes compare
  5. 30 Slovenia 12,612 tonnes compare
  6. 31 Ireland 12,406 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 71 places β†’

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All data for Slovakia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste imported in Slovakia?
Hazardous waste imported in Slovakia was 16,004 tonnes in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Slovakia?
The highest recorded value was 36,887 tonnes in 2014.
What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Slovakia?
The lowest recorded value was 229 tonnes in 2012.
How does Slovakia rank for hazardous waste imported?
Slovakia ranks 28th out of 70 countries with data for 2020.
Is hazardous waste imported rising or falling in Slovakia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,145.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Slovakia 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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