Hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: Hazardous waste treated or disposed was 53 tonnes in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Republic of Tanzania, 2004–2015
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
United Republic of Tanzania recorded 53 tonnes for hazardous waste treated or disposed in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 881.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 55 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4 tonnes, in 2004.
United Republic of Tanzania ranks 75th of 77 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 5.4 tonnes | +35.0% |
| 2006 | 5.52 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 6.45 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 2008 | 32.97 tonnes | +411.1% |
| 2009 | 35.56 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 44.03 tonnes | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 46.16 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 49.13 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 53 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 55 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 53 tonnes | -3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.98 tonnes | 4 tonnes | 35.56 tonnes | 6 |
| 2010s | 50.05 tonnes | 44.03 tonnes | 55 tonnes | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Republic of Tanzania
- 72 Bermuda 1,698 tonnes compare
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- 76 Uzbekistan 2.2 tonnes
- 77 Andorra 0 tonnes compare
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.06 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.253 °C (2025)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, annual growth rate -38.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 23.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 13.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 23.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import value, annual growth rate 4.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Newsprint — Import value, gaps filled 10,645 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Hazardous waste treated or disposed in United Republic of Tanzania was 53 tonnes in 2015, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 55 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 tonnes in 2004.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for hazardous waste treated or disposed?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 75th out of 77 countries with data for 2015.
- Is hazardous waste treated or disposed rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 881.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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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