South Korea vs Republic of Korea: Hazardous waste generated, per capita

South Korea
119.23
in 2022
Republic of Korea
119.23
in 2022
South Korea rank
37th
Republic of Korea rank
37th

Hazardous waste generated, per capita over time

  • South Korea
  • Republic of Korea
0255075100125200720142022

How they compare

South Korea currently reports 119.23 against 119.23 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.

South Korea ranks 37th and Republic of Korea ranks 37th of 99 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Korea Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 70.86 70.86 0
2010s 94.11 94.11 0
2020s 114.24 114.24 0

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher hazardous waste generated, per capita, South Korea or Republic of Korea?
South Korea, at 119.23 against 119.23 in Republic of Korea as of 2022.
What is the difference in hazardous waste generated, per capita between South Korea and Republic of Korea?
0, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Republic of Korea?
16 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2022.
How do South Korea and Republic of Korea rank globally for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
South Korea ranks 37th and Republic of Korea ranks 37th 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