Hazardous waste generated in French Guiana
French Guiana: Hazardous waste generated was 1,687 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in French Guiana, 2006–2023
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 89th out of 99 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.
Hazardous waste generated in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,230 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 2,366 tonnes | -26.7% |
| 2008 | 532 tonnes | -77.5% |
| 2009 | 628 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 2010 | 611 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 673 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 863 tonnes | +28.2% |
| 2013 | 676 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 1,689 tonnes | +149.9% |
| 2015 | 1,189 tonnes | -29.6% |
| 2017 | 882 tonnes | -25.8% |
| 2018 | 1,588 tonnes | +80.0% |
| 2019 | 2,317 tonnes | +45.9% |
| 2020 | 2,281 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 1,613 tonnes | -29.3% |
| 2022 | 609 tonnes | -62.2% |
| 2023 | 1,687 tonnes | +177.0% |
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 |
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More environment data for French Guiana
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.05 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.45 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.71 °C (2025)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per capita 3.44 kg/cap (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use 935 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per value of agricultural production 16.64 g/Int$ (2005)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity 400 t (2001)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Agricultural Use 823 t (2024)
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 89th out of 99 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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