Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Denmark
Denmark: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 237 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Denmark, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Denmark is 237, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Denmark peaked at 361 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 59, in 2004.
That places Denmark 22nd out of 99 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 59 | — |
| 2006 | 69 | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 76 | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 221 | +190.8% |
| 2012 | 218 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 304 | +39.4% |
| 2016 | 351 | +15.5% |
| 2018 | 361 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 235 | -34.9% |
| 2022 | 237 | +0.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 237 is above the median for high income countries, which is 87, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 237 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85, 2.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68 | 59 | 76 | 3 |
| 2010s | 291 | 218 | 361 | 5 |
| 2020s | 236 | 235 | 237 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More environment data for Denmark
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.66 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.67 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.696 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.29 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.75 % 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 0.0189 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Denmark?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Denmark was 237 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 361 in 2018.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 59 in 2004.
- How does Denmark rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Denmark ranks 22nd out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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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