Total waste generation in Suriname
Suriname: Total waste generation was 5,480 tonnes in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Total waste generation in Suriname, 2008–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total waste generation in Suriname is 5,480 tonnes, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 109.2% on the previous year and down 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total waste generation in Suriname peaked at 14,670 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 610 tonnes, in 2019.
Suriname ranks 47th of 59 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,645 tonnes | 7,110 tonnes | 12,180 tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 7,753 tonnes | 610 tonnes | 14,670 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,050 tonnes | 2,620 tonnes | 5,480 tonnes | 2 |
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More environment data for Suriname
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 3.67 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 5.78 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.5055 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0077 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.1816 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0003 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.9322 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0009 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0041 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.2322 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total waste generation in Suriname?
- Total waste generation in Suriname was 5,480 tonnes in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total waste generation recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 14,670 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest total waste generation recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 610 tonnes in 2019.
- How does Suriname rank for total waste generation?
- Suriname ranks 47th out of 59 countries with data for 2021.
- Is total waste generation rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division and United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Total waste generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes)