Hazardous waste generated per capita in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 722 kilograms in 2022. ▲ Rising
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Luxembourg, 2004–2022
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 Luxembourg is 722 kilograms, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 81.9% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Luxembourg peaked at 750 kilograms in 2010 and was at its lowest, 270 kilograms, in 2004.
That places Luxembourg 9th out of 83 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 10 years of available data.
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 270 kilograms | — |
| 2006 | 495 kilograms | +83.3% |
| 2008 | 407 kilograms | -17.8% |
| 2010 | 750 kilograms | +84.3% |
| 2012 | 593 kilograms | -20.9% |
| 2014 | 426 kilograms | -28.2% |
| 2016 | 613 kilograms | +43.9% |
| 2018 | 708 kilograms | +15.5% |
| 2020 | 397 kilograms | -43.9% |
| 2022 | 722 kilograms | +81.9% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 722 kilograms is above the median for high income countries, which is 84.93 kilograms, 8.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 722 kilograms is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167 kilograms, 4.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 390.67 kilograms | 270 kilograms | 495 kilograms | 3 |
| 2010s | 618 kilograms | 426 kilograms | 750 kilograms | 5 |
| 2020s | 559.5 kilograms | 397 kilograms | 722 kilograms | 2 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
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- Temperature change 2.18 °C (2025)
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated per capita in Luxembourg?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Luxembourg was 722 kilograms in 2022, 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 750 kilograms in 2010.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 270 kilograms in 2004.
- How does Luxembourg rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Luxembourg ranks 9th out of 83 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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).