In 2023, Switzerland's total municipal waste stood at 6.28 million metric tons. Moving forward, the forecasts project a steady increase in municipal waste volumes, reaching 6.33 million metric tons in 2024, 6.37 million metric tons in 2025, 6.42 million metric tons in 2026, 6.46 million metric tons in 2027, and 6.50 million metric tons in 2028.
Examining the year-on-year variations:
- 2025: +0.63% compared to 2024
- 2026: +0.78% compared to 2025
- 2027: +0.62% compared to 2026
- 2028: +0.62% compared to 2027
Ongoing future trends to watch for include advancements in waste management technology, policy shifts towards sustainability, and shifts in public behavior towards more recycling and waste reduction. These factors may influence the actual municipal waste volumes, potentially leading to lower-than-forecasted figures.
