Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Hazardous waste generated, per capita was 4,617 kg in 2022. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Trinidad and Tobago, 2003β2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in kg.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 4,617 kg for hazardous waste generated, per capita in 2022.
That represents a change of down 17.7% on the previous year and up 406,716.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated, per capita in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 5,610 kg in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.13 kg, in 2013.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 6th out of 87 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 5.28 kg | 3.28 kg | 11.69 kg | 6 |
| 2010s | 186.47 kg | 1.13 kg | 742.45 kg | 4 |
| 2020s | 5,113 kg | 4,617 kg | 5,610 kg | 2 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.79 Β°C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 132 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 0.0015 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Recovered paper β Production 7,000 t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 7,000 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 2,088 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 1,480 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated, per capita in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Trinidad and Tobago was 4,617 kg in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 5,610 kg in 2020.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated, per capita recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.13 kg in 2013.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for hazardous waste generated, per capita?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 6th out of 87 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated, per capita rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 406,716.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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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