Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius
Mauritius: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 5.98 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius, 2003–2017
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius is 5.98, 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 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5.98, in 2017.
Mauritius ranks 71st of 99 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.
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 138.01 | — |
| 2007 | 17.84 | -87.1% |
| 2008 | 17.39 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 16.94 | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 16.5 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 7.54 | -54.3% |
| 2012 | 7.27 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 7 | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 6.74 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 6.48 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 6.23 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 5.98 | -3.9% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 5.98 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.76, 43% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.55 | 16.94 | 138.01 | 4 |
| 2010s | 7.97 | 5.98 | 16.5 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 68 Martinique 8.04 compare
- 69 Andorra 7.12 compare
- 70 Costa Rica 6.52
- 72 Oman 5.06
- 73 Réunion 4.97 compare
- 73 Reunion 4.97 compare
More environment data for Mauritius
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 9.92 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 9.84 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.295 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.35 % 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 -1.62 % 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 Mauritius?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Mauritius was 5.98 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 in 2003.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.98 in 2017.
- How does Mauritius rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Mauritius ranks 71st out of 99 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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