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

Latest (2022)
4,617 kg
Change on year
down 17.7%
World rank
6th
of 87 countries
All-time high
5,610 kg
in 2020
All-time low
1.13 kg
in 2013
Years of data
12
2003–2022

Hazardous waste generated, per capita in Trinidad and Tobago, 2003–2022

02.0k4.0k6.0k2003201220222003: 11.7 kg2004: 4.3 kg2005: 4.2 kg2006: 4.3 kg2007: 3.8 kg2008: 3.3 kg2013: 1.1 kg2014: 1.1 kg2015: 1.2 kg2019: 742.4 kg2020: 5.6k kg2022: 4.6k kg

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago

  1. 3 Suriname 62,889 kg compare
  2. 4 Myanmar 6,101 kg compare
  3. 5 Finland 5,266 kg compare
  4. 7 Serbia, Republic of 4,444 kg compare
  5. 8 Bulgaria 2,246 kg compare
  6. 9 Estonia 1,130 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 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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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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