In 2023, Italy saw a decline in municipal waste generation by 4.2%, standing at 30.1 million metric tons in 2024. Conversely, Chile increased its municipal waste by 1.15%, reaching 8.66 million metric tons. The Czech Republic experienced the most significant growth, with a 2.8% rise, totaling 6.02 million metric tons. Greece and Austria grew their waste by 0.85% and 0.86%, respectively, whereas Belgium and Ireland saw marginal increases of 0.12% and 0.11%. Sweden mirrored Chile's growth with a 1.15% uptick. Portugal showed a 0.75% increase, while Slovakia marked a substantial growth of 2.03%, reaching 2.49 million metric tons.
Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reflects varied trends among these countries. Italy faces continued waste reduction efforts, while rapid urbanization in Chile suggests increasing waste volumes. The Czech Republic and Slovakia's significant growth rates imply emerging waste management challenges.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increased implementation of waste reduction policies in Italy.- Chile's potential infrastructural enhancements to manage waste.- Technological advancements in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.- Sweden and Austria focusing on sustainable waste recycling practices.- Monitoring the effectiveness of Greece and Portugal’s waste management strategies.
Top countries in Total Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 30,100 | 2023 | +0.033% | -0.042% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Chile | 8,660 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 6,020 | 2023 | +2.88% | +2.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 5,760 | 2023 | +0.73% | +0.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 5,410 | 2023 | +0.73% | +0.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5,340 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4,710 | 2023 | -0.18% | +0.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 4,680 | 2023 | +0.55% | +1.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 2,930 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 2,490 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.03% | View data |
