Hazardous waste imported in Guatemala
Guatemala: Hazardous waste imported was 11,000 tonnes in 2017. β Volatile
Hazardous waste imported in Guatemala, 2001β2017
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hazardous waste imported in Guatemala is 11,000 tonnes, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 212.5% on the previous year and up 74.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, hazardous waste imported in Guatemala peaked at 19,000 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2001.
Guatemala ranks 34th of 70 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 400 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3,600 tonnes | 9 |
| 2010s | 7,822 tonnes | 2.88 tonnes | 19,000 tonnes | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hazardous waste imported in Guatemala?
- Hazardous waste imported in Guatemala was 11,000 tonnes in 2017, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest hazardous waste imported recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 19,000 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest hazardous waste imported recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Guatemala rank for hazardous waste imported?
- Guatemala ranks 34th out of 70 countries with data for 2017.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Hazardous waste imported, (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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