Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania
Romania: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 57 kg in 2022. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania, 2004β2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.
Analysis
Romania recorded 57 kg for hazardous waste generated, per capita in 2022.
The figure is up 42.5% on the previous year and up 67.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania peaked at 107 kg in 2004 and was at its lowest, 26 kg, in 2008.
Romania ranks 46th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 kg | 26 kg | 107 kg | 3 |
| 2010s | 33.6 kg | 30 kg | 38 kg | 5 |
| 2020s | 48.5 kg | 40 kg | 57 kg | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Romania was 57 kg in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 107 kg in 2004.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 kg in 2008.
- How does Romania rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Romania ranks 46th out of 91 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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