Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq
Iraq: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 124.59 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq, 2008–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2023, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq stood at 124.59.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 342.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq peaked at 1,149 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 28.18, in 2012.
Iraq ranks 35th of 99 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.
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,149 | — |
| 2010 | 199.7 | -82.6% |
| 2012 | 28.18 | -85.9% |
| 2014 | 511.22 | +1714.1% |
| 2015 | 182.14 | -64.4% |
| 2016 | 200.96 | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 228.26 | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 190.72 | -16.4% |
| 2019 | 158.21 | -17.0% |
| 2020 | 194.3 | +22.8% |
| 2021 | 138.57 | -28.7% |
| 2022 | 127.82 | -7.8% |
| 2023 | 124.59 | -2.5% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 124.59 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.76, 9.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 124.59 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.84, 12.7× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +1714.1% | 28.18 | 511.22 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,149 | 1,149 | 1,149 | 1 |
| 2010s | 212.42 | 28.18 | 511.22 | 8 |
| 2020s | 146.32 | 124.59 | 194.3 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 32 Ecuador 125.5 compare
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- 36 Panama 119.35
- 37 Republic of Korea 119.23 compare
- 37 South Korea 119.23 compare
More environment data for Iraq
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -38.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -26.27 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.549 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.99 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2 % 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 6.65 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq was 124.59 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 1,149 in 2008.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.18 in 2012.
- How does Iraq rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Iraq ranks 35th out of 99 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 342.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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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