Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Guatemala
Guatemala: Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed was 79.4% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Guatemala, 2001–2017
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Guatemala is 79.4%, measured in 2017.
The figure is down 20.6% on the previous year and down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Guatemala peaked at 44,825.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.
Guatemala ranks 33rd of 65 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.
Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.1% | — |
| 2004 | 0.1% | +130.9% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | -29.5% |
| 2007 | 99.9% | +115758.8% |
| 2008 | 85.0% | -14.9% |
| 2009 | 9,890.1% | +11540.6% |
| 2010 | 101.2% | -99.0% |
| 2011 | 33,022.7% | +32530.8% |
| 2012 | 44,825.7% | +35.7% |
| 2013 | 59.6% | -99.9% |
| 2014 | 100.0% | +67.8% |
| 2015 | 12.0% | -88.0% |
| 2016 | 100.0% | +735.3% |
| 2017 | 79.4% | -20.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,119.5% | 0.0% | 9,890.1% | 9 |
| 2010s | 9,787.6% | 12.0% | 44,825.7% | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Guatemala?
- Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed in Guatemala was 79.4% in 2017, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 44,825.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
- How does Guatemala rank for proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed?
- Guatemala ranks 33rd out of 65 countries with data for 2017.
- Is proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. 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 Proportion of hazardous waste treated or disposed (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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