Hazardous waste imported in Guatemala

Guatemala: Hazardous waste imported was 11,000 tonnes in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
11,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 212.5%
World rank
34th
of 70 countries
All-time high
19,000 tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2001
Years of data
17
2001–2017

Hazardous waste imported in Guatemala, 2001–2017

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2001200920172001: 0 tonnes2002: 0 tonnes2003: 0 tonnes2004: 0 tonnes2005: 0 tonnes2006: 0 tonnes2007: 0 tonnes2008: 0 tonnes2009: 3.6k tonnes2010: 3.6k tonnes2011: 10.2k tonnes2012: 6.3k tonnes2013: 8.9k tonnes2014: 19.0k tonnes2015: 2.9 tonnes2016: 3.5k tonnes2017: 11.0k tonnes

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 400 tonnes 0 tonnes 3,600 tonnes 9
2010s 7,822 tonnes 2.88 tonnes 19,000 tonnes 8

Countries ranked near Guatemala

  1. 31 Ireland 12,406 tonnes compare
  2. 32 Romania 12,279 tonnes compare
  3. 33 Costa Rica 11,410 tonnes
  4. 35 Croatia 9,383 tonnes compare
  5. 36 Azerbaijan 6,500 tonnes compare
  6. 37 Latvia 6,199 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 71 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Hazardous waste imported, (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
71 places, 985 data points, 2000–2024
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