Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Croatia
Croatia: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 47 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Croatia, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Croatia is 47, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 67.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Croatia peaked at 179 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 17, in 2010.
Croatia ranks 54th of 99 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.
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Croatia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 26 | — |
| 2006 | 179 | +588.5% |
| 2008 | 51 | -71.5% |
| 2010 | 17 | -66.7% |
| 2012 | 28 | +64.7% |
| 2014 | 31 | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 42 | +35.5% |
| 2018 | 44 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 48 | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 47 | -2.1% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 47 is below the median for high income countries, which is 87, 54% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 47 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85, 55% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.33 | 26 | 179 | 3 |
| 2010s | 32.4 | 17 | 44 | 5 |
| 2020s | 47.5 | 47 | 48 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More environment data for Croatia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.487 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.13 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 8.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.147 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Croatia?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Croatia was 47 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 179 in 2006.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 in 2010.
- How does Croatia rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Croatia ranks 54th out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Croatia 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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