Hazardous waste generated in French Guiana
French Guiana: Hazardous waste generated was 1,687 tonnes in 2023. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in French Guiana, 2006β2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, hazardous waste generated in French Guiana stood at 1,687 tonnes.
The figure is up 177.0% on the previous year and up 149.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in French Guiana peaked at 3,230 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 532 tonnes, in 2008.
That places French Guiana 82nd out of 91 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,689 tonnes | 532 tonnes | 3,230 tonnes | 4 |
| 2010s | 1,165 tonnes | 611 tonnes | 2,317 tonnes | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,548 tonnes | 609 tonnes | 2,281 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
More environment data for French Guiana
- Standard Deviation 0.218 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.71 Β°C (2025)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) β Use per capita 3.44 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Agricultural Use 935 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) β Use per value of agricultural production 16.64 g/Int$ (2005)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β Import quantity 400 t (2001)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β Agricultural Use 823 t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) β Use per value of agricultural 17.87 g/Int$ (2005)
- Pesticides (total) β Import value 3,325 1000 USD (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) β Import quantity 400 t (2001)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in French Guiana?
- Hazardous waste generated in French Guiana was 1,687 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 3,230 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 532 tonnes in 2008.
- How does French Guiana rank for hazardous waste generated?
- French Guiana ranks 82nd out of 91 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 149.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana 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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