Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Qatar

Qatar: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 1.64 kg in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.64 kg
Change on year
down 54.9%
World rank
76th
of 91 countries
All-time high
13 kg
in 2008
All-time low
1.64 kg
in 2023
Years of data
18
2006–2023

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Qatar, 2006–2023

2.557.51012.52006201420232006: 2.7 kg2007: 12.8 kg2008: 13 kg2009: 4.8 kg2010: 9.6 kg2011: 7.8 kg2012: 7.9 kg2013: 5.2 kg2014: 2.8 kg2015: 3.1 kg2016: 6.5 kg2017: 4.6 kg2018: 4.7 kg2019: 4.9 kg2020: 3.4 kg2021: 2.6 kg2022: 3.6 kg2023: 1.6 kg

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Qatar is 1.64 kg, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.

The figure is down 54.9% on the previous year and down 68.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Qatar peaked at 13 kg in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.64 kg, in 2023.

Qatar ranks 76th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.32 kg 2.68 kg 13 kg 4
2010s 5.71 kg 2.84 kg 9.59 kg 10
2020s 2.84 kg 1.64 kg 3.64 kg 4

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 73 Bermuda 3.56 kg compare
  2. 74 Guadeloupe 2.86 kg compare
  3. 75 Philippines 2.3 kg compare
  4. 77 Bahrain 1.61 kg compare
  5. 78 Singapore 1.56 kg compare
  6. 79 Bangladesh 1.54 kg compare

See the full ranking of 94 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Qatar?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Qatar was 1.64 kg in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 13 kg in 2008.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 1.64 kg in 2023.
How does Qatar rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Qatar ranks 76th out of 91 countries with data for 2023.
Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is down 68.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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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