Hazardous waste generated in Guatemala
Guatemala: Hazardous waste generated was 15,564 tonnes in 2017. β Volatile
Hazardous waste generated in Guatemala, 2001β2017
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste generated in Guatemala is 15,564 tonnes, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 218.7% on the previous year and up 1,737.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste generated in Guatemala peaked at 822,456 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 14.11 tonnes, in 2012.
Guatemala ranks 70th of 91 countries on this measure, 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 | 430,764 tonnes | 36.4 tonnes | 822,456 tonnes | 9 |
| 2010s | 46,359 tonnes | 14.11 tonnes | 301,350 tonnes | 8 |
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More environment data for Guatemala
- Standard Deviation 0.273 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.47 Β°C (2025)
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- Total fibre furnish β Production 115,000 t (2024)
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- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 163 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 36,322 1000 USD (2024)
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- Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity 619,094 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste generated in Guatemala?
- Hazardous waste generated in Guatemala was 15,564 tonnes in 2017, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste generated recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 822,456 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste generated recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.11 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Guatemala rank for hazardous waste generated?
- Guatemala ranks 70th out of 91 countries with data for 2017.
- Is hazardous waste generated rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,737.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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