Total waste generation in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Total waste generation was 29,800 tonnes in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Total waste generation in Azerbaijan, 2001–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total waste generation in Azerbaijan is 29,800 tonnes, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and up 223.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total waste generation in Azerbaijan peaked at 33,200 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2,600 tonnes, in 2010.
Azerbaijan ranks 40th of 59 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11,067 tonnes | 2,700 tonnes | 20,900 tonnes | 9 |
| 2010s | 18,570 tonnes | 2,600 tonnes | 33,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,650 tonnes | 29,800 tonnes | 31,500 tonnes | 2 |
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More environment data for Azerbaijan
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 58.28 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 5.71 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 7.03 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0301 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 5.12 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0019 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 14.95 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0164 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0428 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 2.71 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total waste generation in Azerbaijan?
- Total waste generation in Azerbaijan was 29,800 tonnes in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total waste generation recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 33,200 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest total waste generation recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,600 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for total waste generation?
- Azerbaijan ranks 40th out of 59 countries with data for 2021.
- Is total waste generation rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Total waste generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes)