Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Austria

Austria: Hazardous waste treated or disposed was 479,816 tonnes in 2022. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2022)
479,816 tonnes
Change on year
up 19.1%
World rank
33rd
of 72 countries
All-time high
861,967 tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
335,042 tonnes
in 2006
Years of data
10
2004–2022

Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Austria, 2004–2022

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k2004201320222004: 862.0k tonnes2006: 335.0k tonnes2008: 395.2k tonnes2010: 401.1k tonnes2012: 338.9k tonnes2014: 440.1k tonnes2016: 448.5k tonnes2018: 458.5k tonnes2020: 402.9k tonnes2022: 479.8k tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2022, hazardous waste treated or disposed in Austria stood at 479,816 tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.1% on the previous year and up 41.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste treated or disposed in Austria peaked at 861,967 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 335,042 tonnes, in 2006.

That places Austria 33rd out of 72 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 10 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 530,743 tonnes 335,042 tonnes 861,967 tonnes 3
2010s 417,417 tonnes 338,860 tonnes 458,489 tonnes 5
2020s 441,372 tonnes 402,927 tonnes 479,816 tonnes 2

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 30 Czechia 561,689 tonnes compare
  2. 31 Portugal 556,987 tonnes compare
  3. 32 Hungary 522,378 tonnes compare
  4. 34 Romania 468,562 tonnes compare
  5. 35 North Macedonia 409,575 tonnes compare
  6. 36 Montenegro 289,395 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 75 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste treated or disposed in Austria?
Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Austria was 479,816 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 861,967 tonnes in 2004.
What is the lowest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 335,042 tonnes in 2006.
How does Austria rank for hazardous waste treated or disposed?
Austria ranks 33rd out of 72 countries with data for 2022.
Is hazardous waste treated or disposed rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste treated or disposed (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hazardous waste treated or disposed (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
75 places, 953 data points, 2000–2024
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