Hazardous waste generated per capita in Iraq
Iraq: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 0.51 kilograms in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Iraq, 2008–2020
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
In 2020, hazardous waste generated per capita in Iraq stood at 0.51 kilograms.
The figure is down 19.0% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Iraq peaked at 3.53 kilograms in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.09 kilograms, in 2008.
Iraq ranks 76th of 83 countries on this measure, 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.09 kilograms | — |
| 2010 | 0.5 kilograms | +455.6% |
| 2012 | 3.53 kilograms | +606.0% |
| 2014 | 0.19 kilograms | -94.6% |
| 2015 | 0.55 kilograms | +189.5% |
| 2016 | 0.49 kilograms | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 0.43 kilograms | -12.2% |
| 2018 | 0.52 kilograms | +20.9% |
| 2019 | 0.63 kilograms | +21.2% |
| 2020 | 0.51 kilograms | -19.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 0.51 kilograms is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.92 kilograms, 2% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 0.51 kilograms is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 44.8 kilograms, 1% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.09 kilograms | 0.09 kilograms | 0.09 kilograms | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.855 kilograms | 0.19 kilograms | 3.53 kilograms | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.51 kilograms | 0.51 kilograms | 0.51 kilograms | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More environment data for Iraq
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -38.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -26.27 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.549 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.99 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2 % 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 6.65 % 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 Iraq?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Iraq was 0.51 kilograms in 2020, 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 3.53 kilograms in 2012.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.09 kilograms in 2008.
- How does Iraq rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Iraq ranks 76th out of 83 countries with data for 2020.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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).