Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq

Iraq: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 124.59 kg in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
124.59 kg
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
32nd
of 91 countries
All-time high
1,149 kg
in 2008
All-time low
28.18 kg
in 2012
Years of data
13
2008–2023

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq, 2008–2023

02505007501.0k1.2k2008201520232008: 1.1k kg2010: 199.7 kg2012: 28.2 kg2014: 511.2 kg2015: 182.1 kg2016: 201 kg2017: 228.3 kg2018: 190.7 kg2019: 158.2 kg2020: 194.3 kg2021: 138.6 kg2022: 127.8 kg2023: 124.6 kg

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

Analysis

In 2023, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq stood at 124.59 kg.

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 kg in 2008 and was at its lowest, 28.18 kg, in 2012.

Iraq ranks 32nd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,149 kg 1,149 kg 1,149 kg 1
2010s 212.42 kg 28.18 kg 511.22 kg 8
2020s 146.32 kg 124.59 kg 194.3 kg 4

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 29 Ireland 129 kg compare
  2. 30 Ecuador 125.5 kg compare
  3. 31 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 125.4 kg compare
  4. 33 Panama 119.35 kg
  5. 34 Republic of Korea 119.23 kg compare
  6. 35 Guatemala 106.45 kg compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

More environment data for Iraq

All data for Iraq β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq was 124.59 kg 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 kg in 2008.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 28.18 kg in 2012.
How does Iraq rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Iraq ranks 32nd out of 91 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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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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