In 2023, Israel led the data with 691.91 kg/capita of municipal waste, followed by Austria (586.76), France (550.13), and Chile (456.74). Notably, Chile exhibited the highest year-on-year increase at 0.91%, while Poland also showed significant growth at 0.96%. Conversely, Belgium reported a decline of -0.38%. Over the past years, trends indicate a steady increase in municipal waste across most countries, with France seeing the highest average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years.
Looking ahead, monitoring countries with emerging economies like Chile and Poland will be crucial, as well as examining the impact of global waste management regulations and sustainable practices that are increasingly being adopted worldwide.
Top countries in Total Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Kilograms Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Israel | 691.91 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 586.76 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 550.13 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Chile | 456.74 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 401.97 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 399.67 | 2023 | -0.68% | -0.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 345.39 | 2023 | +0.84% | +0.96% | View data |
