In 2024, Spain, Canada, and Netherlands are the top three countries in terms of municipal waste composted, with 4.02, 3.41, and 2.76 million metric tons respectively. Over the last year, notable year-on-year increases were observed in Canada (+3.46%), Australia (+2.77%), and Belgium (+21.86%). Although Austria saw a slight decline of 1.47%, Bulgaria and Costa Rica demonstrated significant growth at 33.44% and 47.94% respectively. Ukraine experienced a considerable decrease of 25.36%. The five-year compound annual growth rates (CAGR) indicate Belgium, Poland, and Costa Rica as fast-growing markets in terms of municipal waste composting.
Future trends to watch for include increased composting activities in developing countries, advancements in composting technologies, and heightened governmental regulations promoting composting as a sustainable waste management practice. Expectations are for continued increases in the volumes of composted waste driven by global environmental policies and public awareness campaigns.
Top countries in Municipal Waste Composted by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 4,020 | 2023 | +1% | +1.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 3,410 | 2023 | +2.56% | +3.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 2,760 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 2,540 | 2023 | +2.8% | +2.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 2,350 | 2023 | +13.97% | +21.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2,240 | 2023 | +10.32% | +17.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 1,530 | 2023 | -1.29% | -1.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 1,460 | 2023 | +1.89% | +2.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 910 | 2023 | +8.59% | +11.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 834 | 2023 | +2.33% | +3.45% | View data |
