Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Malta

Malta: Hazardous waste treated or disposed was 243 tonnes in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
243 tonnes
Change on year
down 62.1%
World rank
69th
of 72 countries
All-time high
642 tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2004
Years of data
10
2004–2022

Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Malta, 2004–2022

02004006002004201320222004: 0 tonnes2006: 0 tonnes2008: 327 tonnes2010: 364 tonnes2012: 502 tonnes2014: 438 tonnes2016: 477 tonnes2018: 473 tonnes2020: 642 tonnes2022: 243 tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2022, hazardous waste treated or disposed in Malta stood at 243 tonnes.

The figure is down 62.1% on the previous year and down 51.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste treated or disposed in Malta peaked at 642 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2004.

That places Malta 69th out of 72 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 109 tonnes 0 tonnes 327 tonnes 3
2010s 450.8 tonnes 364 tonnes 502 tonnes 5
2020s 442.5 tonnes 243 tonnes 642 tonnes 2

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 66 French Guiana 2,434 tonnes compare
  2. 67 Bermuda 1,698 tonnes compare
  3. 68 Martinique 827 tonnes compare
  4. 70 United Republic of Tanzania 53 tonnes compare
  5. 71 Uzbekistan 2.2 tonnes compare
  6. 72 Andorra 0 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 Malta?
Hazardous waste treated or disposed in Malta was 243 tonnes in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 642 tonnes in 2020.
What is the lowest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2004.
How does Malta rank for hazardous waste treated or disposed?
Malta ranks 69th out of 72 countries with data for 2022.
Is hazardous waste treated or disposed rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is down 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malta 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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