Hungary vs Poland: Hazardous waste generated, per capita

Hungary
62 kg
in 2022
Poland
57 kg
in 2022
Hungary rank
43rd
Poland rank
46th

Hazardous waste generated, per capita over time

  • Hungary
  • Poland
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 62 kg against 57 kg in Poland, a difference of 5 kg.

That makes Hungary's figure about 1.1 times Poland's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Hungary ahead.

Hungary ranks 43rd and Poland ranks 46th of 91 countries.

Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Poland Difference Ahead
2000s 110.33 kg 47.67 kg 62.67 kg Hungary
2010s 57.8 kg 55.8 kg 2 kg Hungary
2020s 61 kg 58.5 kg 2.5 kg Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher hazardous waste generated, per capita, Hungary or Poland?
Hungary, at 62 kg against 57 kg in Poland as of 2022.
What is the difference in hazardous waste generated, per capita between Hungary and Poland?
5 kg, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Poland?
10 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2022.
How do Hungary and Poland rank globally for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Hungary ranks 43rd and Poland ranks 46th of 91 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)
Unit
kg
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
94 places, 1,249 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed