Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Portugal
Portugal: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 89 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Portugal, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 89 for hazardous waste generated, per capita in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.0% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Portugal peaked at 576 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 54, in 2008.
Portugal ranks 42nd 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 216 | — |
| 2006 | 576 | +166.7% |
| 2008 | 54 | -90.6% |
| 2010 | 64 | +18.5% |
| 2012 | 70 | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 71 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 81 | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 108 | +33.3% |
| 2020 | 100 | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 89 | -11.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 89 is above the median for high income countries, which is 87, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 89 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 282 | 54 | 576 | 3 |
| 2010s | 78.8 | 64 | 108 | 5 |
| 2020s | 94.5 | 89 | 100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More environment data for Portugal
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.6043 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.5127 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.44 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.15 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 3.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.29 % 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 0.1607 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Portugal?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Portugal was 89 in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 576 in 2006.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 54 in 2008.
- How does Portugal rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Portugal ranks 42nd out of 99 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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