Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iceland

Iceland: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 147 kg in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
147 kg
Change on year
up 30.1%
World rank
27th
of 91 countries
All-time high
285 kg
in 2008
All-time low
26 kg
in 2010
Years of data
9
2004–2022

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

01002003002004201320222004: 29 kg2008: 285 kg2010: 26 kg2012: 51 kg2014: 111 kg2016: 143 kg2018: 92 kg2020: 113 kg2022: 147 kg

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iceland is 147 kg, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 30.1% on the previous year and up 188.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iceland peaked at 285 kg in 2008 and was at its lowest, 26 kg, in 2010.

Iceland ranks 27th of 91 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 157 kg 29 kg 285 kg 2
2010s 84.6 kg 26 kg 143 kg 5
2020s 130 kg 113 kg 147 kg 2

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 24 Italy 171 kg compare
  2. 25 France 167 kg compare
  3. 26 Austria 163 kg compare
  4. 28 Czechia 146 kg compare
  5. 29 Ireland 129 kg compare
  6. 30 Ecuador 125.5 kg compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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All data for Iceland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iceland?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iceland was 147 kg in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 285 kg in 2008.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 26 kg in 2010.
How does Iceland rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Iceland ranks 27th out of 91 countries with data for 2022.
Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 188.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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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