Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Lesotho

Lesotho: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 782.7 kg in 2019. β—† Volatile

Latest (2019)
782.7 kg
Change on year
up 107.9%
World rank
11th
of 91 countries
All-time high
2,712 kg
in 2012
All-time low
165.09 kg
in 2016
Years of data
8
2012–2019

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Lesotho, 2012–2019

01.0k2.0k3.0k2012201520192012: 2.7k kg2013: 248.4 kg2014: 292 kg2015: 239.2 kg2016: 165.1 kg2017: 246.2 kg2018: 376.5 kg2019: 782.7 kg

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

Analysis

Lesotho recorded 782.7 kg for hazardous waste generated, per capita in 2019.

The figure is up 107.9% on the previous year and down 71.1% over ten years.

Lesotho ranks 11th of 91 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 8 Serbia 4,444 kg compare
  2. 9 Bulgaria 2,246 kg compare
  3. 10 Estonia 1,130 kg compare
  4. 12 Luxembourg 722 kg compare
  5. 13 Sweden 684 kg compare
  6. 14 Montenegro 477 kg compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Lesotho?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Lesotho was 782.7 kg in 2019, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 2,712 kg in 2012.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 165.09 kg in 2016.
How does Lesotho rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Lesotho ranks 11th out of 91 countries with data for 2019.
Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho 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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