Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Fiji
Fiji: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 4.82 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Fiji, 2006–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2023, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Fiji stood at 4.82.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.6% on the previous year and down 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Fiji peaked at 31.75 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.17, in 2022.
Fiji ranks 76th of 99 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 22.66 | — |
| 2007 | 30.36 | +34.0% |
| 2008 | 27.58 | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 24.64 | -10.6% |
| 2010 | 25.95 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 23.14 | -10.8% |
| 2012 | 31.75 | +37.2% |
| 2013 | 13.83 | -56.4% |
| 2014 | 8.53 | -38.4% |
| 2015 | 7.76 | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 7.88 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 6.61 | -16.1% |
| 2018 | 6.44 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 4.89 | -24.1% |
| 2020 | 5.86 | +20.0% |
| 2021 | 6.14 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 4.17 | -32.0% |
| 2023 | 4.82 | +15.6% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 4.82 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.76, 35% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 4.82 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.47, 28% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.31 | 22.66 | 30.36 | 4 |
| 2010s | 13.68 | 4.89 | 31.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.25 | 4.17 | 6.14 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
More environment data for Fiji
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.219 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.31 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.85 % 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 2.25 % 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 Fiji?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Fiji was 4.82 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 31.75 in 2012.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.17 in 2022.
- How does Fiji rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Fiji ranks 76th out of 99 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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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