Based on the forecast data for municipal waste generated in Belgium, the values indicate a consistent year-on-year increase from 2024 to 2028, with each year reflecting a slight growth. In 2023, the municipal waste generated stood at 8.97 million metric tons. The forecast data shows an upward trend with values reaching 9.4 million metric tons by 2028.
The year-on-year variation percentage indicates a steady growth. From 2024 to 2025, there's an approximate increase of about 1.00%. Similarly, the growth continues around the same percentage for the subsequent years: 1.00% from 2025 to 2026, 0.87% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.97% from 2027 to 2028. Over the 5-year period from 2024 to 2028, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is approximately 0.97%.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in waste management policies, increased recycling initiatives, and advancements in waste reduction technologies which could influence the generation trends. Monitoring population growth, urbanization rates, and consumption patterns will also be important in assessing future waste generation.
