Hazardous waste generated per capita in Malta
Malta: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 84 kilograms in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Malta, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
Malta recorded 84 kilograms for hazardous waste generated per capita in 2022.
The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Malta peaked at 296 kilograms in 2016 and was at its lowest, 60 kilograms, in 2010.
Malta ranks 33rd of 83 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Malta, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 110 kilograms | — |
| 2006 | 126 kilograms | +14.5% |
| 2008 | 135 kilograms | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 60 kilograms | -55.6% |
| 2012 | 91 kilograms | +51.7% |
| 2014 | 85 kilograms | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 296 kilograms | +248.2% |
| 2018 | 68 kilograms | -77.0% |
| 2020 | 81 kilograms | +19.1% |
| 2022 | 84 kilograms | +3.7% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 84 kilograms is below the median for high income countries, which is 84.93 kilograms, 99% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Malta's 84 kilograms is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 44.8 kilograms, 1.9× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 123.67 kilograms | 110 kilograms | 135 kilograms | 3 |
| 2010s | 120 kilograms | 60 kilograms | 296 kilograms | 5 |
| 2020s | 82.5 kilograms | 81 kilograms | 84 kilograms | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.15 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.365 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.16 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.8269 % 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 Malta?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Malta was 84 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 296 kilograms in 2016.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 60 kilograms in 2010.
- How does Malta rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Malta ranks 33rd out of 83 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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).