Industrial Wastewater — Emissions in Central America

Central America: Industrial Wastewater — Emissions was 731.74 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
731.74 kt
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
7th
of 36 groups
All-time high
732.7 kt
in 2016
All-time low
145.62 kt
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Industrial Wastewater — Emissions in Central America, 1990–2023

2004006008001990200620231990: 145.6 kt1991: 147.6 kt1992: 147.9 kt1993: 149.4 kt1994: 150.1 kt1995: 159 kt1996: 160 kt1997: 185.4 kt1998: 208.9 kt1999: 224.6 kt2000: 246.2 kt2001: 263.6 kt2002: 271.2 kt2003: 276.7 kt2004: 270.3 kt2005: 256.6 kt2006: 305 kt2007: 572.9 kt2008: 682.4 kt2009: 731.1 kt2010: 598 kt2011: 640.8 kt2012: 642.6 kt2013: 638.9 kt2014: 659.2 kt2015: 682.7 kt2016: 732.7 kt2017: 731.8 kt2018: 732.2 kt2019: 732.2 kt2020: 732.2 kt2021: 731.7 kt2022: 731.7 kt2023: 731.7 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

The most recent figure for industrial wastewater — emissions in Central America is 731.74 kt, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial wastewater — emissions in Central America peaked at 732.7 kt in 2016 and was at its lowest, 145.62 kt, in 1990.

Central America ranks 7th of 36 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 167.86 kt 145.62 kt 224.58 kt 10
2000s 387.6 kt 246.17 kt 731.07 kt 10
2010s 679.12 kt 597.98 kt 732.7 kt 10
2020s 731.86 kt 731.74 kt 732.25 kt 4

Countries ranked near Central America

  1. 4 China 322.71 kt compare
  2. 5 China, mainland 316.43 kt compare
  3. 6 Türkiye 272.52 kt compare
  4. 7 Poland 225.78 kt compare
  5. 8 Republic of Korea 180.34 kt compare
  6. 9 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 82.88 kt compare
  7. 10 Russian Federation 72.27 kt compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industrial wastewater — emissions in Central America?
Industrial wastewater — emissions in Central America was 731.74 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial wastewater — emissions recorded in Central America?
The highest recorded value was 732.7 kt in 2016.
What is the lowest industrial wastewater — emissions recorded in Central America?
The lowest recorded value was 145.62 kt in 1990.
How does Central America rank for industrial wastewater — emissions?
Central America ranks 7th out of 36 groups with data for 2023.
Is industrial wastewater — emissions rising or falling in Central America?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central America data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial Wastewater — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Industrial Wastewater — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
258 places, 8,553 data points, 1990–2023
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