Hazardous waste generated, per capita in France

France: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 167 kg in 2022. β–² Rising

Latest (2022)
167 kg
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
25th
of 91 countries
All-time high
180 kg
in 2018
All-time low
140 kg
in 2004
Years of data
10
2004–2022

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in France, 2004–2022

0501001502002004201320222004: 140 kg2006: 140 kg2008: 170 kg2010: 178 kg2012: 173 kg2014: 163 kg2016: 165 kg2018: 180 kg2020: 166 kg2022: 167 kg

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.

Analysis

France recorded 167 kg for hazardous waste generated, per capita in 2022.

The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in France peaked at 180 kg in 2018 and was at its lowest, 140 kg, in 2004.

That places France 25th out of 91 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 10 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 150 kg 140 kg 170 kg 3
2010s 171.8 kg 163 kg 180 kg 5
2020s 166.5 kg 166 kg 167 kg 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 22 Cameroon 219.28 kg compare
  2. 23 Belgium 190 kg compare
  3. 24 Italy 171 kg compare
  4. 26 Austria 163 kg compare
  5. 27 Iceland 147 kg compare
  6. 28 Czechia 146 kg compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in France?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in France was 167 kg in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 180 kg in 2018.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 140 kg in 2004.
How does France rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
France ranks 25th out of 91 countries with data for 2022.
Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this France 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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