Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Colombia

Colombia: Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment was 58,334 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
58,334
Change on year
down 16.4%
World rank
20th
of 67 countries
All-time high
26.59 million
in 2007
All-time low
23,154
in 2008
Years of data
17
2007–2023

Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Colombia, 2007–2023

010.0M20.0M30.0M2007201520232007: 26.6M2008: 23.2k2009: 23.9k2010: 34.2k2011: 36.6k2012: 61.4k2013: 74.6k2014: 60.8k2015: 54.6k2016: 50.1k2017: 48.3k2018: 55.7k2019: 43.7k2020: 68.8k2021: 67.6k2022: 69.8k2023: 58.3k

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2023, hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Colombia stood at 58,334.

The figure is down 16.4% on the previous year and down 21.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Colombia peaked at 26.59 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 23,154, in 2008.

That places Colombia 20th out of 67 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.

Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Colombia, year by year

Annual values for Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment (Tonnes) in Colombia, 2007 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2007 26.59 million
2008 23,154 -99.9%
2009 23,933 +3.4%
2010 34,176 +42.8%
2011 36,629 +7.2%
2012 61,409 +67.7%
2013 74,639 +21.5%
2014 60,834 -18.5%
2015 54,554 -10.3%
2016 50,083 -8.2%
2017 48,294 -3.6%
2018 55,730 +15.4%
2019 43,686 -21.6%
2020 68,821 +57.5%
2021 67,632 -1.7%
2022 69,788 +3.2%
2023 58,334 -16.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.88 million 23,154 26.59 million 3
2010s 52,003 34,176 74,639 10
2020s 66,144 58,334 69,788 4

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 17 Czechia 67,903 compare
  2. 18 Austria 62,905 compare
  3. 19 Azerbaijan 60,120 compare
  4. 21 Sri Lanka 36,232 compare
  5. 22 Australia 33,918 compare
  6. 23 United Arab Emirates 33,237 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Colombia?
Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Colombia was 58,334 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 26.59 million in 2007.
What is the lowest hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 23,154 in 2008.
How does Colombia rank for hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment?
Colombia ranks 20th out of 67 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
72 places, 865 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed