Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Cameroon

Cameroon: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 219.28 kg in 2009. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2009)
219.28 kg
Change on year
up 9.6%
World rank
22nd
of 91 countries
All-time high
287.11 kg
in 2004
All-time low
172.17 kg
in 2006
Years of data
6
2004–2009

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Cameroon, 2004–2009

01002003002004200620092004: 287.1 kg2005: 181.1 kg2006: 172.2 kg2007: 215.5 kg2008: 200.1 kg2009: 219.3 kg

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

Analysis

In 2009, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Cameroon stood at 219.28 kg.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.6% on the previous year and down 23.6% over ten years.

That places Cameroon 22nd out of 91 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top quarter.

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 19 Australia 244.44 kg
  2. 20 Denmark 237 kg compare
  3. 21 North Macedonia 224 kg
  4. 23 Belgium 190 kg compare
  5. 24 Italy 171 kg compare
  6. 25 France 167 kg compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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All data for Cameroon β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Cameroon?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Cameroon was 219.28 kg in 2009, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 287.11 kg in 2004.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 172.17 kg in 2006.
How does Cameroon rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Cameroon ranks 22nd out of 91 countries with data for 2009.
Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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
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