Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Guatemala
Guatemala: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 106.45 kg in 2017. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Guatemala, 2001β2017
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 106.45 kg for hazardous waste generated, per capita in 2017.
The figure is down 68.0% on the previous year and down 93.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Guatemala peaked at 106,943 kg in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.63 kg, in 2006.
Guatemala ranks 35th of 91 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,663 kg | 1.63 kg | 39,054 kg | 9 |
| 2010s | 19,446 kg | 4.81 kg | 106,943 kg | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Guatemala?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Guatemala was 106.45 kg in 2017, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 106,943 kg in 2012.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.63 kg in 2006.
- How does Guatemala rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Guatemala ranks 35th out of 91 countries with data for 2017.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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