Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Turkey

Turkey: Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment was 62,475 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
62,475
Change on year
up 22.7%
World rank
21st
of 74 countries
All-time high
191,901
in 2004
All-time low
27,331
in 2010
Years of data
10
2004–2022

Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Turkey, 2004–2022

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k2004201320222004: 191.9k2006: 28.3k2008: 56.9k2010: 27.3k2012: 40.6k2014: 33.3k2016: 57.8k2018: 62.1k2020: 50.9k2022: 62.5k

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Turkey is 62,475, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 22.7% on the previous year and up 54.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Turkey peaked at 191,901 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 27,331, in 2010.

That places Turkey 21st out of 74 countries with data for 2022, 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 Turkey, year by year

Annual values for Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment (Tonnes) in Turkey, 2004 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2004 191,901
2006 28,251 -85.3%
2008 56,947 +101.6%
2010 27,331 -52.0%
2012 40,559 +48.4%
2014 33,329 -17.8%
2016 57,814 +73.5%
2018 62,068 +7.4%
2020 50,897 -18.0%
2022 62,475 +22.7%

Turkey compared with similar countries

  • Turkey's 62,475 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,595, 4.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
  • Turkey's 62,475 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12,933, 4.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 92,366 28,251 191,901 3
2010s 44,220 27,331 62,068 5
2020s 56,686 50,897 62,475 2

Countries ranked near Turkey

  1. 18 Spain 69,803 compare
  2. 19 Czechia 67,903 compare
  3. 20 Austria 62,905 compare
  4. 21 Türkiye 62,475 compare
  5. 23 Azerbaijan 60,120 compare
  6. 24 Colombia 58,334 compare

See the full ranking of 76 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Turkey?
Hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment in Turkey was 62,475 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment recorded in Turkey?
The highest recorded value was 191,901 in 2004.
What is the lowest hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment recorded in Turkey?
The lowest recorded value was 27,331 in 2010.
How does Turkey rank for hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment?
Turkey ranks 21st out of 74 countries with data for 2022.
Is hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment rising or falling in Turkey?
Over the last ten years it is up 54.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkey 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
76 places, 910 data points, 2000–2024
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