Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand
Thailand: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 30.11 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand is 30.11, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 1,323.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand peaked at 31.08 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.47, in 2012.
That places Thailand 59th out of 99 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.82 | — |
| 2001 | 3.79 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 3.63 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 3.6 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 3.62 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 3.64 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 3.63 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 3.63 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 2.16 | -40.6% |
| 2009 | 2.22 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 2.17 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2.03 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 1.47 | -27.4% |
| 2013 | 2.11 | +43.4% |
| 2014 | 2.61 | +23.3% |
| 2015 | 2.05 | -21.5% |
| 2016 | 2.05 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.14 | +53.6% |
| 2019 | 4.09 | +30.0% |
| 2020 | 31.08 | +660.4% |
| 2021 | 30.61 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 30.31 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 30.11 | -0.7% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 30.11 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.76, 2.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 30.11 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.47, 1.7× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +660.4% | 4.09 | 31.08 |
| 2018 | +53.6% | 2.05 | 3.14 |
| 2013 | +43.4% | 1.47 | 2.11 |
| 2008 | -40.6% | 3.63 | 2.16 |
| 2019 | +30.0% | 3.14 | 4.09 |
| 2012 | -27.4% | 2.03 | 1.47 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.37 | 2.16 | 3.82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.41 | 1.47 | 4.09 | 9 |
| 2020s | 30.53 | 30.11 | 31.08 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More environment data for Thailand
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.54 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.306 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.01 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 8.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.85 % 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 0.1009 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand was 30.11 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 31.08 in 2020.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 in 2012.
- How does Thailand rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Thailand ranks 59th out of 99 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,323.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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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