Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand

Thailand: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 30.11 kg in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
30.11 kg
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
53rd
of 91 countries
All-time high
31.08 kg
in 2020
All-time low
1.47 kg
in 2012
Years of data
23
2000–2023

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand, 2000–2023

01020302000201120232000: 3.8 kg2001: 3.8 kg2002: 3.6 kg2003: 3.6 kg2004: 3.6 kg2005: 3.6 kg2006: 3.6 kg2007: 3.6 kg2008: 2.2 kg2009: 2.2 kg2010: 2.2 kg2011: 2 kg2012: 1.5 kg2013: 2.1 kg2014: 2.6 kg2015: 2 kg2016: 2 kg2018: 3.1 kg2019: 4.1 kg2020: 31.1 kg2021: 30.6 kg2022: 30.3 kg2023: 30.1 kg

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand is 30.11 kg, 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 kg in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.47 kg, in 2012.

That places Thailand 53rd out of 91 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.37 kg 2.16 kg 3.82 kg 10
2010s 2.41 kg 1.47 kg 4.09 kg 9
2020s 30.53 kg 30.11 kg 31.08 kg 4

Countries ranked near Thailand

  1. 50 Mexico 33.55 kg compare
  2. 51 Chile 32.52 kg compare
  3. 52 Latvia 31 kg compare
  4. 54 Uzbekistan 28.39 kg compare
  5. 55 Jamaica 27.01 kg compare
  6. 56 Ukraine 20.07 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 Thailand?
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Thailand was 30.11 kg 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 kg in 2020.
What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 1.47 kg in 2012.
How does Thailand rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
Thailand ranks 53rd out of 91 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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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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