Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Malta
Malta: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 84 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Malta, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Malta is 84, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Malta peaked at 296 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 60, in 2010.
That places Malta 44th out of 99 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 110 | — |
| 2006 | 126 | +14.5% |
| 2008 | 135 | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 60 | -55.6% |
| 2012 | 91 | +51.7% |
| 2014 | 85 | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 296 | +248.2% |
| 2018 | 68 | -77.0% |
| 2020 | 81 | +19.1% |
| 2022 | 84 | +3.7% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 84 is below the median for high income countries, which is 87, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Malta's 84 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.84, 8.5× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 123.67 | 110 | 135 | 3 |
| 2010s | 120 | 60 | 296 | 5 |
| 2020s | 82.5 | 81 | 84 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.15 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.365 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.16 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8269 % 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 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Malta?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Malta was 84 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 296 in 2016.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 60 in 2010.
- How does Malta rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Malta ranks 44th out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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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