Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in South Africa
South Africa: Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment was 1.07 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in South Africa, 2005–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1.07 million for hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in 2023.
The figure is up 76.3% on the previous year and up 30.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in South Africa peaked at 4.27 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 7,025, in 2005.
That places South Africa 3rd out of 67 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7,025 | — |
| 2006 | 8,916 | +26.9% |
| 2007 | 10,852 | +21.7% |
| 2008 | 12,998 | +19.8% |
| 2009 | 10,722 | -17.5% |
| 2011 | 46,490 | +333.6% |
| 2012 | 60,920 | +31.0% |
| 2013 | 823,120 | +1251.1% |
| 2014 | 783,453 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 2.42 million | +208.9% |
| 2016 | 4.27 million | +76.3% |
| 2018 | 202,956 | -95.2% |
| 2019 | 1.44 million | +611.6% |
| 2020 | 777,895 | -46.1% |
| 2021 | 206,391 | -73.5% |
| 2022 | 607,730 | +194.5% |
| 2023 | 1.07 million | +76.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,103 | 7,025 | 12,998 | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.26 million | 46,490 | 4.27 million | 8 |
| 2020s | 665,866 | 206,391 | 1.07 million | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in South Africa?
- Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in South Africa was 1.07 million in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.27 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,025 in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 67 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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