Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ecuador

Ecuador: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 125.5 kg in 2020. β–Ό 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
2013–2020

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Ecuador, 2013–2020

0501001502002013201620202013: 190.9 kg2014: 159.3 kg2015: 163.6 kg2016: 151.9 kg2017: 135 kg2018: 114.6 kg2019: 116.2 kg2020: 125.5 kg

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 147.35 kg 114.6 kg 190.87 kg 7
2020s 125.5 kg 125.5 kg 125.5 kg 1

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 27 Iceland 147 kg compare
  2. 28 Czechia 146 kg compare
  3. 29 Ireland 129 kg compare
  4. 31 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 125.4 kg compare
  5. 32 Iraq 124.59 kg compare
  6. 33 Panama 119.35 kg

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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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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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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