Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Philippines
Philippines: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 2.3 kg in 2019. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Philippines, 2006β2019
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 2.3 kg for hazardous waste generated, per capita in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 79.2% on the previous year and down 53.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Philippines peaked at 12.83 kg in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0562 kg, in 2008.
Philippines ranks 75th of 91 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.46 kg | 0.0562 kg | 8.06 kg | 4 |
| 2010s | 5.54 kg | 1.14 kg | 12.83 kg | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Philippines?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Philippines was 2.3 kg in 2019, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 12.83 kg in 2012.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0562 kg in 2008.
- How does Philippines rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Philippines ranks 75th out of 91 countries with data for 2019.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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