Total waste generation in Moldova
Moldova: Total waste generation was 23,600 tonnes in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Total waste generation in Moldova, 2000–2021
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 Moldova is 23,600 tonnes, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 274.6% on the previous year and down 87.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total waste generation in Moldova peaked at 1.21 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 6,300 tonnes, in 2020.
That places Moldova 42nd out of 59 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 406,240 tonnes | 103,900 tonnes | 1.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 232,370 tonnes | 82,500 tonnes | 566,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,950 tonnes | 6,300 tonnes | 23,600 tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 39 Iceland 39,084 tonnes compare
- 40 Azerbaijan 29,800 tonnes compare
- 41 Latvia 27,604 tonnes compare
- 43 Montenegro 12,959 tonnes compare
- 44 Mauritius 7,576 tonnes compare
More environment data for Moldova
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 11.66 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 4.85 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.9268 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.1986 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.0901 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0003 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 2.2 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0028 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0084 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.9715 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total waste generation in Moldova?
- Total waste generation in Moldova was 23,600 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 million tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest total waste generation recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,300 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Moldova rank for total waste generation?
- Moldova ranks 42nd out of 59 countries with data for 2021.
- Is total waste generation rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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)