Hazardous waste generated per capita in Armenia
Armenia: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 8,955 kilograms in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Armenia, 2000–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
Armenia recorded 8,955 kilograms for hazardous waste generated per capita in 2021.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 5,566.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Armenia peaked at 9,104 kilograms in 2020 and was at its lowest, 111.57 kilograms, in 2003.
Armenia ranks 1st of 83 countries on this measure, 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 | 123.42 kilograms | 111.57 kilograms | 148.78 kilograms | 10 |
| 2010s | 184.48 kilograms | 147.78 kilograms | 214.76 kilograms | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,029 kilograms | 8,955 kilograms | 9,104 kilograms | 2 |
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More environment data for Armenia
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 10.78 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 3.55 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 1.26 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0723 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.3453 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0004 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 2.46 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.002 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.019 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.7595 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in Armenia?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Armenia was 8,955 kilograms in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,104 kilograms in 2020.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 111.57 kilograms in 2003.
- How does Armenia rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Armenia ranks 1st out of 83 countries with data for 2021.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,566.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Hazardous waste generated per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Hazardous waste generated, per capita (Kg)