Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius

Mauritius: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 5.98 kg in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
5.98 kg
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
65th
of 91 countries
All-time high
138.01 kg
in 2003
All-time low
5.98 kg
in 2017
Years of data
12
2003–2017

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius, 2003–2017

0501001502003201020172003: 138 kg2007: 17.8 kg2008: 17.4 kg2009: 16.9 kg2010: 16.5 kg2011: 7.5 kg2012: 7.3 kg2013: 7 kg2014: 6.7 kg2015: 6.5 kg2016: 6.2 kg2017: 6 kg

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius is 5.98 kg, measured in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.

That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and down 66.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius peaked at 138.01 kg in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5.98 kg, in 2017.

Mauritius ranks 65th 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 47.55 kg 16.94 kg 138.01 kg 4
2010s 7.97 kg 5.98 kg 16.5 kg 8

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 62 Martinique 8.04 kg compare
  2. 63 Andorra 7.12 kg compare
  3. 64 Costa Rica 6.52 kg
  4. 66 Oman 5.06 kg
  5. 67 RΓ©union 4.97 kg compare
  6. 68 Argentina 4.87 kg

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

More environment data for Mauritius

All data for Mauritius β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius was 5.98 kg in 2017, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 138.01 kg in 2003.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 5.98 kg in 2017.
How does Mauritius rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Mauritius ranks 65th out of 91 countries with data for 2017.
Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is down 66.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius 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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