The forecast for municipal waste generated in Japan from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady decline. Beginning in 2024, with an estimated 39.85 million metric tons, it is projected to decrease to 38.02 million metric tons by 2028. This marks an annual decrease rate in quantity by approximately 1%.
- Between 2024 and 2025, the decline is about 1.2%.
- From 2025 to 2026, a further reduction of roughly 1.2% is forecasted.
- The reduction continues at approximately 1.1% annually through to 2028.
In 2023, the level of municipal waste stood around 40.3 million metric tons, demonstrating the ongoing efforts to reduce waste volumes. The projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 indicates a decrease in municipal waste at an average rate of 1% per year.
Future trends to watch include innovations in recycling technologies, shifts in consumer behavior towards sustainable practices, and strengthened government policies favoring waste reduction. These factors could potentially accelerate the pace of decline in municipal waste generation beyond current forecasts.
