Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq
Iraq: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 124.59 kg in 2023. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Iraq, 2008β2023
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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