Guatemala vs United States: Hazardous waste generated, per capita

Guatemala
106.45
in 2017
United States
103.33
in 2019
Guatemala rank
39th
United States rank
40th

Hazardous waste generated, per capita over time

  • Guatemala
  • United States
025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k200120102019

How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 106.45 against 103.33 in United States, a difference of 3.12.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Guatemala ahead.

Guatemala ranks 39th and United States ranks 40th of 99 countries.

Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala United States Difference Ahead
2000s 20,333 112.53 20,220 Guatemala
2010s 12,052 106.17 11,945 Guatemala

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher hazardous waste generated, per capita, Guatemala or United States?
Guatemala, at 106.45 against 103.33 in United States as of 2017.
What is the difference in hazardous waste generated, per capita between Guatemala and United States?
3.12, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and United States?
6 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2017.
How do Guatemala and United States rank globally for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Guatemala ranks 39th and United States ranks 40th of 99 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
102 places, 1,362 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed