Total waste generation, by activity in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Total waste generation, by activity was 1.03 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.03 billion
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
3rd
of 78 countries
All-time high
1.68 billion
in 2005
All-time low
227.56 million
in 2009
Years of data
20
2004–2023
Total waste generation, by activity in Kazakhstan, 2004–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2023, total waste generation, by activity in Kazakhstan stood at 1.03 billion.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and up 168.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total waste generation, by activity in Kazakhstan peaked at 1.68 billion in 2005 and was at its lowest, 227.56 million, in 2009.
That places Kazakhstan 3rd out of 78 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total waste generation, by activity in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 701.32 million | — |
| 2005 | 1.68 billion | +140.2% |
| 2006 | 263.97 million | -84.3% |
| 2007 | 261.19 million | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 453.37 million | +73.6% |
| 2009 | 227.56 million | -49.8% |
| 2010 | 303.12 million | +33.2% |
| 2011 | 420.67 million | +38.8% |
| 2012 | 358.38 million | -14.8% |
| 2013 | 384.71 million | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 339.84 million | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 253.88 million | -25.3% |
| 2016 | 320.95 million | +26.4% |
| 2017 | 405.02 million | +26.2% |
| 2018 | 445.42 million | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 515.96 million | +15.8% |
| 2020 | 475.93 million | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 777.76 million | +63.4% |
| 2022 | 1.05 billion | +35.3% |
| 2023 | 1.03 billion | -1.7% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 1.03 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.81 million, 55.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 1.03 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.52 million, 35.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 598.62 million | 227.56 million | 1.68 billion | 6 |
| 2010s | 374.79 million | 253.88 million | 515.96 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 834.92 million | 475.93 million | 1.05 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
- 1 Russian Federation 9.28 billion compare
- 1 Russia 9.28 billion compare
- 4 Germany 385.80 million compare
- 5 France 343.21 million compare
- 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 282.39 million compare
- 6 United Kingdom 282.39 million compare
More environment data for Kazakhstan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.3 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.9617 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.801 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 3.29 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 18.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total waste generation, by activity in Kazakhstan?
- Total waste generation, by activity in Kazakhstan was 1.03 billion in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total waste generation, by activity recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.68 billion in 2005.
- What is the lowest total waste generation, by activity recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 227.56 million in 2009.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for total waste generation, by activity?
- Kazakhstan ranks 3rd out of 78 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total waste generation, by activity rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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