Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iceland
Iceland: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 147 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
147
Change on year
up 30.1%
World rank
29th
of 99 countries
All-time high
285
in 2008
All-time low
26
in 2010
Years of data
9
2004–2022
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iceland, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iceland is 147, 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 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 26, in 2010.
Iceland ranks 29th of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 29 | — |
| 2008 | 285 | +882.8% |
| 2010 | 26 | -90.9% |
| 2012 | 51 | +96.2% |
| 2014 | 111 | +117.6% |
| 2016 | 143 | +28.8% |
| 2018 | 92 | -35.7% |
| 2020 | 113 | +22.8% |
| 2022 | 147 | +30.1% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 147 is above the median for high income countries, which is 87, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 147 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85, 1.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 157 | 29 | 285 | 2 |
| 2010s | 84.6 | 26 | 143 | 5 |
| 2020s | 130 | 113 | 147 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More environment data for Iceland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 3.89 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.587 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.47 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8549 % 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 -1.93 % 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 Iceland?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iceland was 147 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 in 2008.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 in 2010.
- How does Iceland rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Iceland ranks 29th out of 99 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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