Hazardous waste generated per capita in Belarus
Belarus: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 211.13 kilograms in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Belarus, 2000–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
In 2021, hazardous waste generated per capita in Belarus stood at 211.13 kilograms.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.0% on the previous year and up 117.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Belarus peaked at 237.35 kilograms in 2020 and was at its lowest, 7.12 kilograms, in 2000.
Belarus ranks 22nd of 83 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.37 kilograms | 7.12 kilograms | 77.94 kilograms | 10 |
| 2010s | 155.61 kilograms | 94.35 kilograms | 226.85 kilograms | 10 |
| 2020s | 224.24 kilograms | 211.13 kilograms | 237.35 kilograms | 2 |
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More environment data for Belarus
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 87.49 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 9.58 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 12.24 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.2254 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 2.24 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0084 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 18.41 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0469 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0381 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 3.6 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in Belarus?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Belarus was 211.13 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 Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 237.35 kilograms in 2020.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.12 kilograms in 2000.
- How does Belarus rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Belarus ranks 22nd out of 83 countries with data for 2021.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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)