Hazardous waste generated per capita in Philippines
Philippines: Hazardous waste generated per capita was 43.7 kilograms in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated per capita in Philippines, 2006–2019
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
In 2019, hazardous waste generated per capita in Philippines stood at 43.7 kilograms.
That represents a change of up 378.6% on the previous year and up 113.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated per capita in Philippines peaked at 1,808 kilograms in 2008 and was at its lowest, 7.96 kilograms, in 2012.
That places Philippines 49th out of 83 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 134.08 kilograms | — |
| 2007 | 12.62 kilograms | -90.6% |
| 2008 | 1,808 kilograms | +14222.6% |
| 2009 | 20.45 kilograms | -98.9% |
| 2010 | 14.23 kilograms | -30.4% |
| 2011 | 51.69 kilograms | +263.2% |
| 2012 | 7.96 kilograms | -84.6% |
| 2013 | 90.04 kilograms | +1031.2% |
| 2014 | 24.66 kilograms | -72.6% |
| 2015 | 42.05 kilograms | +70.5% |
| 2016 | 14.17 kilograms | -66.3% |
| 2017 | 19.66 kilograms | +38.7% |
| 2018 | 9.13 kilograms | -53.6% |
| 2019 | 43.7 kilograms | +378.6% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 43.7 kilograms is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.92 kilograms, 2.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 43.7 kilograms is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 31.56 kilograms, 1.4× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hazardous waste generated per capita in Philippines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +14222.6% | 12.62 kilograms | 1,808 kilograms |
| 2013 | +1031.2% | 7.96 kilograms | 90.04 kilograms |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 493.67 kilograms | 12.62 kilograms | 1,808 kilograms | 4 |
| 2010s | 31.73 kilograms | 7.96 kilograms | 90.04 kilograms | 10 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More environment data for Philippines
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 6.85 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.07 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.177 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.905 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.74 % 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 -2.01 % 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 Philippines?
- Hazardous waste generated per capita in Philippines was 43.7 kilograms in 2019, 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 1,808 kilograms in 2008.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated per capita recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.96 kilograms in 2012.
- How does Philippines rank for hazardous waste generated per capita?
- Philippines ranks 49th out of 83 countries with data for 2019.
- Is hazardous waste generated per capita rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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).