In 2023, Germany led the municipal waste generation with 17.51 thousand metric tons, showing a slight growth of 1.29%. Japan, with substantial waste generation, faced a minor decline of 1.15%. The UK and South Korea exhibited modest increments, while Italy saw a significant reduction by 2.47%. Notably, Slovakia (6.21%) and Azerbaijan (9.43%) experienced remarkable growth rates. Declines were observed in Costa Rica (-1.54%) and Iceland (-0.081%).
Future trends to watch include the rising share of waste in developing regions and the impact of policy changes towards sustainable waste management, which may alter the distribution of global waste generation.
Top countries in Municipal Waste Generated Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.51 | 2023 | -0.14% | +1.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 13.18 | 2023 | -1.16% | -1.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.37 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.7 | 2023 | -2.8% | -2.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 7.53 | 2023 | +0.74% | +2.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7.36 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Colombia | 4.32 | 2023 | +2.09% | +1.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 4.03 | 2023 | -0.49% | -0.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 3.94 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.99 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.74% | View data |
