Global Municipal Waste Generated by Country

Germany leads municipal waste generation with 53.59 million metric tons, followed by Japan at 40.32 million metric tons, and the United Kingdom at 31.74 million metric tons. Notable increases were observed in Azerbaijan (9.43%) and Slovakia (6.21%), while Italy and Costa Rica showed declines of -2.47% and -1.54%, respectively. Germany and Japan saw modest changes, with Japan experiencing a slight decrease. Overall, the data reveals mixed trends across countries, with some showing significant growth and others slight declines or stability.

Future trends to watch for in global municipal waste generation include:

  • Technological advancements in waste management and recycling that could mitigate total waste volumes.
  • Regulatory changes and environmental policies aimed at reducing waste generation, particularly in high-output countries.
  • Emerging economies could see an increase in waste generation due to urbanization and economic growth.
  • Shifts in consumer behavior and industry practices towards sustainability and waste reduction.

Top countries in Municipal Waste Generated by Country

# 10 Countries Thousand Metric Tons Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 Germany 53,590 2023 -0.14% +1.29% View data
2 2 Japan 40,320 2023 -1.16% -1.15% View data
3 3 United Kingdom 31,740 2023 +0.86% +0.61% View data
4 4 Italy 26,620 2023 -2.8% -2.47% View data
5 5 South Korea 23,050 2023 +0.74% +2.42% View data
6 6 Spain 22,540 2023 +0.44% +0.27% View data
7 7 Colombia 13,230 2023 +2.09% +1.83% View data
8 8 Australia 12,330 2023 -0.49% -0.49% View data
9 9 Ukraine 12,060 2023 +0.54% +0.34% View data
10 10 Netherlands 9,140 2023 +0.33% +0.74% View data

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