Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Micronesia (country)

Micronesia (country): Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports was 0.028 in 2013. β—† Volatile

Latest (2013)
0.028
Change on year
up 13,666.8%
World rank
99th
of 182 countries
All-time high
0.1968
in 2005
All-time low
0.0002
in 2012
Years of data
11
2003–2013

Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Micronesia (country), 2003–2013

00.050.10.150.22003200820132003: 0.0482004: 0.0042005: 0.1972006: 0.072007: 0.0062008: 0.0862009: 0.0152010: 0.0092011: 0.0332012: 02013: 0.028

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2013, plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Micronesia (country) stood at 0.028.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13,666.8% on the previous year and down 41.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Micronesia (country) peaked at 0.1968 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0002, in 2012.

Micronesia (country) ranks 99th of 182 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 0.0607 0.0039 0.1968 7
2010s 0.0174 0.0002 0.0327 4

Countries ranked near Micronesia (country)

  1. 96 Philippines 0.0297 compare
  2. 97 Bolivia 0.0288 compare
  3. 98 Kazakhstan 0.0284 compare
  4. 100 Albania 0.0265 compare
  5. 101 Nigeria 0.0248 compare
  6. 102 Jamaica 0.024 compare

See the full ranking of 183 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Micronesia (country)?
Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Micronesia (country) was 0.028 in 2013, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest plastic waste per capita imports vs exports recorded in Micronesia (country)?
The highest recorded value was 0.1968 in 2005.
What is the lowest plastic waste per capita imports vs exports recorded in Micronesia (country)?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 in 2012.
How does Micronesia (country) rank for plastic waste per capita imports vs exports?
Micronesia (country) ranks 99th out of 182 countries with data for 2013.
Is plastic waste per capita imports vs exports rising or falling in Micronesia (country)?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Micronesia (country) data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
183 places, 4,496 data points, 1988–2024
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