Hazardous waste exported in Guatemala

Guatemala: Hazardous waste exported was 14,200 tonnes in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
14,200 tonnes
Change on year
up 303.4%
World rank
41st
of 79 countries
All-time high
19,000 tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2003
Years of data
17
2001–2017

Hazardous waste exported in Guatemala, 2001–2017

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2001200920172001: 260 tonnes2002: 160 tonnes2003: 0 tonnes2004: 0 tonnes2005: 600 tonnes2006: 0 tonnes2007: 3.0k tonnes2008: 0 tonnes2009: 600 tonnes2010: 0 tonnes2011: 0 tonnes2012: 0 tonnes2013: 15.9k tonnes2014: 19.0k tonnes2015: 10.1k tonnes2016: 3.5k tonnes2017: 14.2k tonnes

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste exported in Guatemala is 14,200 tonnes, measured in 2017.

The figure is up 303.4% on the previous year and up 373.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste exported in Guatemala peaked at 19,000 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2003.

Guatemala ranks 41st of 79 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 513.33 tonnes 0 tonnes 3,000 tonnes 9
2010s 7,832 tonnes 0 tonnes 19,000 tonnes 8

Countries ranked near Guatemala

  1. 38 Kuwait 17,301 tonnes compare
  2. 39 Latvia 16,935 tonnes compare
  3. 40 Jordan 15,340 tonnes compare
  4. 42 Israel 12,700 tonnes compare
  5. 43 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 12,332 tonnes compare
  6. 44 Estonia 11,006 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 82 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste exported in Guatemala?
Hazardous waste exported in Guatemala was 14,200 tonnes in 2017, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste exported recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 19,000 tonnes in 2014.
What is the lowest hazardous waste exported recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2003.
How does Guatemala rank for hazardous waste exported?
Guatemala ranks 41st out of 79 countries with data for 2017.
Is hazardous waste exported rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 373.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste exported, (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hazardous waste exported, (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
82 places, 1,108 data points, 2000–2024
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