Hazardous waste generated per capita in Denmark
Denmark: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 223 kilograms in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Denmark, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
In 2022, hazardous waste generated per capita in Denmark stood at 223 kilograms.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Denmark peaked at 361 kilograms in 2018 and was at its lowest, 59 kilograms, in 2004.
That places Denmark 20th out of 83 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Denmark, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 59 kilograms | — |
| 2006 | 69 kilograms | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 76 kilograms | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 221 kilograms | +190.8% |
| 2012 | 218 kilograms | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 304 kilograms | +39.4% |
| 2016 | 351 kilograms | +15.5% |
| 2018 | 361 kilograms | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 235 kilograms | -34.9% |
| 2022 | 223 kilograms | -5.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 223 kilograms is above the median for high income countries, which is 84.93 kilograms, 2.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 223 kilograms is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167 kilograms, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68 kilograms | 59 kilograms | 76 kilograms | 3 |
| 2010s | 291 kilograms | 218 kilograms | 361 kilograms | 5 |
| 2020s | 229 kilograms | 223 kilograms | 235 kilograms | 2 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 17 El Salvador 226.24 kilograms compare
- 18 North Macedonia 224 kilograms compare
- 19 Malaysia 223.54 kilograms compare
- 21 Liechtenstein 220.39 kilograms compare
- 22 Belarus 211.13 kilograms compare
- 23 Belgium 189 kilograms compare
More environment data for Denmark
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.66 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.67 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.696 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.29 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- 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 0.0189 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in Denmark?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Denmark was 223 kilograms in 2022, 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 361 kilograms in 2018.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 59 kilograms in 2004.
- How does Denmark rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Denmark ranks 20th out of 83 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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).