Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Cyprus
Cyprus: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 61 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Cyprus, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 61 for hazardous waste generated, per capita in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 69.4% on the previous year and up 69.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Cyprus peaked at 254 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 23, in 2006.
Cyprus ranks 49th 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 Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 153 | — |
| 2006 | 23 | -85.0% |
| 2008 | 30 | +30.4% |
| 2010 | 45 | +50.0% |
| 2012 | 36 | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 201 | +458.3% |
| 2016 | 184 | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 254 | +38.0% |
| 2020 | 36 | -85.8% |
| 2022 | 61 | +69.4% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 61 is below the median for high income countries, which is 87, 70% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 61 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85, 72% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.67 | 23 | 153 | 3 |
| 2010s | 144 | 36 | 254 | 5 |
| 2020s | 48.5 | 36 | 61 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More environment data for Cyprus
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.28 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.462 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.8 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.58 % 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 1.91 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Cyprus?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Cyprus was 61 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 254 in 2018.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 23 in 2006.
- How does Cyprus rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Cyprus ranks 49th out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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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