Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Panama
Panama: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 119.35 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Panama, 2000–2011
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Panama is 119.35, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 70.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Panama peaked at 1,070 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 119.35, in 2011.
Panama ranks 36th 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,070 | — |
| 2001 | 402 | -62.4% |
| 2002 | 229.48 | -42.9% |
| 2003 | 188.8 | -17.7% |
| 2004 | 215.32 | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 214.14 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 190.12 | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 290.85 | +53.0% |
| 2008 | 208.01 | -28.5% |
| 2009 | 152.44 | -26.7% |
| 2010 | 119.47 | -21.6% |
| 2011 | 119.35 | -0.1% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 119.35 is above the median for high income countries, which is 87, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Panama's 119.35 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 29.77, 4.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 316.09 | 152.44 | 1,070 | 10 |
| 2010s | 119.41 | 119.35 | 119.47 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 33 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 125.4 compare
- 33 United Kingdom 125.4 compare
- 35 Iraq 124.59
- 37 Republic of Korea 119.23 compare
- 37 South Korea 119.23 compare
- 39 Guatemala 106.45 compare
More environment data for Panama
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.66 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.274 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.41 % 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 -0.2493 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Panama?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Panama was 119.35 in 2011, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 1,070 in 2000.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 119.35 in 2011.
- How does Panama rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Panama ranks 36th out of 99 countries with data for 2011.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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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