Hazardous waste generated in Fiji
Fiji: Hazardous waste generated was 19,158 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Fiji, 2006–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, hazardous waste generated in Fiji stood at 19,158 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.0% on the previous year and up 189.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Fiji peaked at 22,032 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,882 tonnes, in 2012.
That places Fiji 73rd out of 99 countries with data for 2023, 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 in Fiji, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,929 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 2,957 tonnes | -24.7% |
| 2008 | 3,276 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 3,682 tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 3,509 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 3,946 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 2,882 tonnes | -27.0% |
| 2013 | 6,624 tonnes | +129.8% |
| 2014 | 10,760 tonnes | +62.4% |
| 2015 | 11,842 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2016 | 11,665 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 13,897 tonnes | +19.1% |
| 2018 | 14,243 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 18,721 tonnes | +31.4% |
| 2020 | 15,606 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 2021 | 14,936 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 22,032 tonnes | +47.5% |
| 2023 | 19,158 tonnes | -13.0% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 19,158 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 238,135 tonnes, 8% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 19,158 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.59 million tonnes, 1% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,461 tonnes | 2,957 tonnes | 3,929 tonnes | 4 |
| 2010s | 9,809 tonnes | 2,882 tonnes | 18,721 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,933 tonnes | 14,936 tonnes | 22,032 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
More environment data for Fiji
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.219 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.31 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.85 % 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 2.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Fiji?
- Hazardous waste generated in Fiji was 19,158 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 22,032 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,882 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Fiji rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Fiji ranks 73rd out of 99 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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