Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Jordan
Jordan: Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed was 68.5% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Jordan, 2003–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2021, proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Jordan stood at 68.5%.
That represents a change of up 20.9% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Jordan peaked at 2,656.1% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 44.5%, in 2016.
That places Jordan 42nd out of 65 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 100.0% | — |
| 2004 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 68.1% | -31.9% |
| 2008 | 100.0% | +46.9% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2,656.1% | +2556.1% |
| 2016 | 44.5% | -98.3% |
| 2017 | 48.0% | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 51.3% | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 54.1% | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 56.7% | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 68.5% | +20.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.6% | 68.1% | 100.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 436.3% | 44.5% | 2,656.1% | 7 |
| 2020s | 62.6% | 56.7% | 68.5% | 2 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -40.96 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.19 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.533 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.64 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 173.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0003 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -28.96 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -16.06 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 98.2 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Jordan?
- Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Jordan was 68.5% in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,656.1% in 2013.
- What is the lowest proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.5% in 2016.
- How does Jordan rank for proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed?
- Jordan ranks 42nd out of 65 countries with data for 2021.
- Is proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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