Hazardous waste generated per capita in Cuba
Cuba: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 20.92 kilograms in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Cuba, 2004–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated per capita in Cuba is 20.92 kilograms, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 17.1% on the previous year and down 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Cuba peaked at 125.76 kilograms in 2007 and was at its lowest, 20.36 kilograms, in 2016.
That places Cuba 55th out of 83 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Cuba, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 54.68 kilograms | — |
| 2005 | 83.71 kilograms | +53.1% |
| 2006 | 111.33 kilograms | +33.0% |
| 2007 | 125.76 kilograms | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 58.52 kilograms | -53.5% |
| 2011 | 44.31 kilograms | -24.3% |
| 2012 | 49.98 kilograms | +12.8% |
| 2013 | 43.86 kilograms | -12.2% |
| 2014 | 36.37 kilograms | -17.1% |
| 2015 | 26.71 kilograms | -26.6% |
| 2016 | 20.36 kilograms | -23.8% |
| 2017 | 20.74 kilograms | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 34.04 kilograms | +64.1% |
| 2019 | 23.14 kilograms | -32.0% |
| 2020 | 25.23 kilograms | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 20.92 kilograms | -17.1% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 20.92 kilograms is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.92 kilograms, 1.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 20.92 kilograms is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.17 kilograms, 2.9× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.87 kilograms | 54.68 kilograms | 125.76 kilograms | 4 |
| 2010s | 35.8 kilograms | 20.36 kilograms | 58.52 kilograms | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.08 kilograms | 20.92 kilograms | 25.23 kilograms | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 52 Bermuda 28.21 kilograms compare
- 53 Guadeloupe 24.2 kilograms compare
- 54 Azerbaijan 23.78 kilograms compare
- 56 Argentina 20.56 kilograms compare
- 57 Martinique 17.87 kilograms compare
- 58 Mauritius 16.66 kilograms compare
More environment data for Cuba
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.3 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.278 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -1.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in Cuba?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Cuba was 20.92 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 Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 125.76 kilograms in 2007.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.36 kilograms in 2016.
- How does Cuba rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Cuba ranks 55th out of 83 countries with data for 2021.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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).