Generation, neutralization and disposal of medical waste
thousand tonnes
Volumes of medical waste generated, treated, or transferred to other companies are recorded for 2022 and 2023. Table rows are categorized by waste management stages: volume of generated waste, volume of treated waste, and volume transferred after processing are listed separately. This allows for tracking the medical waste stream from generation to transfer to other economic entities. All indicators are measured in thousands of tons
Chart of medical waste generation, treatment, and transfer in Russia for 2022–2023, thousands of tons
Set in numbers
6 series are published here in thousand tonnes, from 2022 to 2023, 2 reporting periods. 12 values in total.
“Medical waste generated” declined by 29.6% between 2022 and 2023, from 3,090 to 2,175.
All table numbers are series: 6
| Series | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Образовано медицинских отходов | 3 089,60 | 2 174,90 |
| Обезврежено (обеззаражено) медицинских отходов | 159,40 | 101,10 |
| Передано отходов после обезвреживания (обеззараживания) медицинских отходов другим хозяйствующим субъектам | 185,10 | 303,80 |
| для хранения | 43,60 | 56,80 |
| для утилизации | 23,30 | 1,60 |
| для захоронения | 118,20 | 245,40 |
How to read this table
The row distinctions allow for comparing the amount of waste generated with the volume of subsequent treatment and transfer for further use. Comparing 2022 and 2023 figures shows the proportion of medical waste that underwent treatment or disinfection cycles. Data are presented in thousands of tons, enabling an assessment of environmental impact and the efficiency of waste management processes in the country's medical facilities
What is visible in these numbers
“Medical waste generated” leads the table with 2,175 thousand tonnes, “for recovery” closes it with 1.6 thousand tonnes. The gap between them is 1,359-fold.
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Period and application
The data covers a two-year period from 2022 to 2023 and includes annual trends. This information is relevant for environmental and waste management specialists and healthcare professionals. Rosstat data are published as part of the environmental protection section
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