Hazardous waste generated per capita in China
China: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 51.1 kilograms in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in China, 2000–2020
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
China recorded 51.1 kilograms for hazardous waste generated per capita in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.6% on the previous year and up 334.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in China peaked at 57.15 kilograms in 2019 and was at its lowest, 6.57 kilograms, in 2000.
China ranks 46th 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 | 8.48 kilograms | 6.57 kilograms | 10.68 kilograms | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.39 kilograms | 11.77 kilograms | 57.15 kilograms | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.1 kilograms | 51.1 kilograms | 51.1 kilograms | 1 |
Countries ranked near China
More environment data for China
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 15,536 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 11.03 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 498.98 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 32.75 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 736.76 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 3.9 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 1,485 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 4.13 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 5.54 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 195.67 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in China?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in China was 51.1 kilograms in 2020, 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 57.15 kilograms in 2019.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.57 kilograms in 2000.
- How does China rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- China ranks 46th out of 83 countries with data for 2020.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 334.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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)