Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Portugal

Portugal: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 89 kg in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
89 kg
Change on year
down 11.0%
World rank
37th
of 91 countries
All-time high
576 kg
in 2006
All-time low
54 kg
in 2008
Years of data
10
2004–2022

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Portugal, 2004–2022

02004006002004201320222004: 216 kg2006: 576 kg2008: 54 kg2010: 64 kg2012: 70 kg2014: 71 kg2016: 81 kg2018: 108 kg2020: 100 kg2022: 89 kg

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

Analysis

Portugal recorded 89 kg 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 kg in 2006 and was at its lowest, 54 kg, in 2008.

Portugal ranks 37th 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 282 kg 54 kg 576 kg 3
2010s 78.8 kg 64 kg 108 kg 5
2020s 94.5 kg 89 kg 100 kg 2

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 34 Republic of Korea 119.23 kg compare
  2. 35 Guatemala 106.45 kg compare
  3. 36 Slovakia 91 kg compare
  4. 38 Lithuania 85 kg compare
  5. 39 Malta 84 kg compare
  6. 40 Greece 76 kg compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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All data for Portugal β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Portugal?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Portugal was 89 kg 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 kg in 2006.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 54 kg in 2008.
How does Portugal rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Portugal ranks 37th out of 91 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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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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