Municipal waste recycled in French Guiana

French Guiana: Municipal waste recycled was 4,413 tonnes in 2019. β—† Volatile

Latest (2019)
4,413 tonnes
Change on year
down 19.4%
World rank
71st
of 81 countries
All-time high
7,152 tonnes
in 2015
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2004
Years of data
16
2004–2019

Municipal waste recycled in French Guiana, 2004–2019

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2004201120192004: 0 tonnes2005: 0 tonnes2006: 0 tonnes2007: 0 tonnes2008: 0 tonnes2009: 836 tonnes2010: 1.3k tonnes2011: 1.8k tonnes2012: 1.8k tonnes2013: 1.8k tonnes2014: 4.5k tonnes2015: 7.2k tonnes2016: 6.8k tonnes2017: 6.5k tonnes2018: 5.5k tonnes2019: 4.4k tonnes

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for municipal waste recycled in French Guiana is 4,413 tonnes, measured in 2019.

That represents a change of down 19.4% on the previous year and up 427.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, municipal waste recycled in French Guiana peaked at 7,152 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2004.

French Guiana ranks 71st of 81 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 139.33 tonnes 0 tonnes 836 tonnes 6
2010s 4,158 tonnes 1,317 tonnes 7,152 tonnes 10

Countries ranked near French Guiana

  1. 68 Mauritius 13,900 tonnes compare
  2. 69 Montenegro 13,000 tonnes
  3. 70 Bosnia and Herzegovina 12,000 tonnes compare
  4. 72 Suriname 2,300 tonnes
  5. 73 Dominica 1,000 tonnes compare
  6. 74 Bermuda 400 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 88 places β†’

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All data for French Guiana β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is municipal waste recycled in French Guiana?
Municipal waste recycled in French Guiana was 4,413 tonnes in 2019, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest municipal waste recycled recorded in French Guiana?
The highest recorded value was 7,152 tonnes in 2015.
What is the lowest municipal waste recycled recorded in French Guiana?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2004.
How does French Guiana rank for municipal waste recycled?
French Guiana ranks 71st out of 81 countries with data for 2019.
Is municipal waste recycled rising or falling in French Guiana?
Over the last ten years it is up 427.9%. 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 Municipal waste recycled (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Municipal waste recycled (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
88 places, 1,491 data points, 2000–2024
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