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.
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 46.32 kilograms | — |
| 2002 | 51.01 kilograms | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 51.58 kilograms | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 48.4 kilograms | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 45.61 kilograms | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 61.32 kilograms | +34.4% |
| 2007 | 0.06 kilograms | -99.9% |
| 2008 | 0.08 kilograms | +33.3% |
| 2009 | 0 kilograms | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 20.72 kilograms | — |
| 2011 | 0 kilograms | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 kilograms | — |
| 2013 | 1.12 kilograms | — |
| 2014 | 1.3 kilograms | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 0.71 kilograms | -45.4% |
| 2016 | 0.3 kilograms | -57.7% |
| 2017 | 0.94 kilograms | +213.3% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 0.94 kilograms is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.92 kilograms, 4% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 0.94 kilograms is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.17 kilograms, 13% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More environment data for Guatemala
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.45 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.02 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.273 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.47 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.11 % 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 % 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 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).