Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ecuador
Ecuador: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 125.5 kg in 2020. βΌ Falling
Latest (2020)
125.5 kg
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
30th
of 91 countries
All-time high
190.87 kg
in 2013
All-time low
114.6 kg
in 2018
Years of data
8
2013β2020
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ecuador, 2013β2020
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.
Analysis
In 2020, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ecuador stood at 125.5 kg.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and down 34.2% over ten years.
Ecuador ranks 30th of 91 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 147.35 kg | 114.6 kg | 190.87 kg | 7 |
| 2020s | 125.5 kg | 125.5 kg | 125.5 kg | 1 |
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- Temperature change 1.49 Β°C (2025)
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- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 21,249 1000 USD (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ecuador?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ecuador was 125.5 kg in 2020, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 190.87 kg in 2013.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 114.6 kg in 2018.
- How does Ecuador rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Ecuador ranks 30th out of 91 countries with data for 2020.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ecuador 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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