Hazardous waste generated per capita in Guatemala
Guatemala: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 0.94 kilograms in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Guatemala, 2001–2017
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 0.94 kilograms for hazardous waste generated per capita in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 213.3% on the previous year and up 1,466.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Guatemala peaked at 61.32 kilograms in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 kilograms, in 2009.
That places Guatemala 73rd out of 83 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom 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 | 33.82 kilograms | 0 kilograms | 61.32 kilograms | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.14 kilograms | 0 kilograms | 20.72 kilograms | 8 |
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More environment data for Guatemala
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 43.47 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 2.36 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 7.48 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 2.72 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.25 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0037 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 18.19 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0646 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0524 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 7.62 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in Guatemala?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Guatemala was 0.94 kilograms in 2017, 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 61.32 kilograms in 2006.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilograms in 2009.
- How does Guatemala rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Guatemala ranks 73rd out of 83 countries with data for 2017.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,466.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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)