South Korea vs United States: Hazardous waste generated, per capita
South Korea
119.23
in 2022
United States
103.33
in 2019
South Korea rank
37th
United States rank
40th
Hazardous waste generated, per capita over time
- South Korea
- United States
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 119.23 against 103.33 in United States, a difference of 15.9.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.2 times United States's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was United States ahead.
South Korea ranks 37th and United States ranks 40th of 99 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70.08 | 112.53 | 42.45 | United States |
| 2010s | 95.24 | 105.61 | 10.36 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher hazardous waste generated, per capita, South Korea or United States?
- South Korea, at 119.23 against 103.33 in United States as of 2022.
- What is the difference in hazardous waste generated, per capita between South Korea and United States?
- 15.9, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and United States?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2019.
- How do South Korea and United States rank globally for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- South Korea ranks 37th 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.