The data indicates a general downward trend in the volume of municipal waste disposed of in landfills in Chile from 2014 to 2023. The year-on-year variation shows minor fluctuations, with a notable decrease during 2016 at -1.09% and a slight increase in 2018 at 1.03%. In 2023, the value stood at 98.57. Over the last two years, the average annual reduction in municipal landfill waste was around -0.061%. The last 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was approximately -0.12%, suggesting a gradual but consistent decrease in waste volume.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of more stringent waste management policies and increased recycling efforts on waste volumes disposed of to landfills. The forecasted average annual reduction rate of -0.05% over the next five years indicates a continuing, albeit slower, decline in landfill waste.
