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.
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
- 22 Belarus 211.13 kilograms compare
- 23 Belgium 189 kilograms compare
More environment data for Denmark
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 38.26 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 6.4 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 6.34 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.2865 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.5045 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0088 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 8.07 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.1091 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.014 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.8057 Mt CO2e (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)