Hazardous waste generated per capita in Jordan
Jordan: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 6.79 kilograms in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Jordan, 2003–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated per capita in Jordan is 6.79 kilograms, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and down 96.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Jordan peaked at 195.06 kilograms in 2008 and was at its lowest, 6.04 kilograms, in 2004.
Jordan ranks 64th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.66 kilograms | 6.04 kilograms | 195.06 kilograms | 5 |
| 2010s | 30.43 kilograms | 6.1 kilograms | 173.06 kilograms | 7 |
| 2020s | 6.71 kilograms | 6.62 kilograms | 6.79 kilograms | 2 |
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More environment data for Jordan
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 34.86 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 3.02 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.7562 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0302 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.1351 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.006 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 6.22 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.011 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0233 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 5.26 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in Jordan?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Jordan was 6.79 kilograms in 2021, 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 195.06 kilograms in 2008.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.04 kilograms in 2004.
- How does Jordan rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Jordan ranks 64th out of 83 countries with data for 2021.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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)