Hazardous waste generated per capita in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 220.39 kilograms in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Liechtenstein, 2006–2021
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 Liechtenstein is 220.39 kilograms, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 14.5% on the previous year and down 54.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Liechtenstein peaked at 1,322 kilograms in 2007 and was at its lowest, 192.4 kilograms, in 2020.
Liechtenstein ranks 21st of 83 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Liechtenstein, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 302.55 kilograms | — |
| 2007 | 1,322 kilograms | +336.8% |
| 2008 | 217.85 kilograms | -83.5% |
| 2009 | 228.74 kilograms | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 784.42 kilograms | +242.9% |
| 2011 | 482.63 kilograms | -38.5% |
| 2012 | 385.45 kilograms | -20.1% |
| 2013 | 389.36 kilograms | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 310.19 kilograms | -20.3% |
| 2015 | 208.68 kilograms | -32.7% |
| 2016 | 230.27 kilograms | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 245.81 kilograms | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 294.8 kilograms | +19.9% |
| 2019 | 201.12 kilograms | -31.8% |
| 2020 | 192.4 kilograms | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 220.39 kilograms | +14.5% |
Liechtenstein compared with similar countries
- Liechtenstein's 220.39 kilograms is above the median for high income countries, which is 84.93 kilograms, 2.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Liechtenstein's 220.39 kilograms is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167 kilograms, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste generated per capita in Liechtenstein changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +336.8% | 302.55 kilograms | 1,322 kilograms |
| 2010 | +242.9% | 228.74 kilograms | 784.42 kilograms |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 517.68 kilograms | 217.85 kilograms | 1,322 kilograms | 4 |
| 2010s | 353.27 kilograms | 201.12 kilograms | 784.42 kilograms | 10 |
| 2020s | 206.39 kilograms | 192.4 kilograms | 220.39 kilograms | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liechtenstein
More environment data for Liechtenstein
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.7508 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 0.1032 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 2.28 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.466 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 3,523 m3 (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 0.1669 % (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 1,422 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 664 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 2,086 m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in Liechtenstein?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Liechtenstein was 220.39 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 Liechtenstein?
- The highest recorded value was 1,322 kilograms in 2007.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The lowest recorded value was 192.4 kilograms in 2020.
- How does Liechtenstein rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Liechtenstein ranks 21st out of 83 countries with data for 2021.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Liechtenstein?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liechtenstein 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).