The United States leads global greenhouse gas emissions from waste at 163.75 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, followed by Canada and Italy. Over the past year, countries like Argentina and Chile have seen increases in emissions, whereas the UK, Germany, and Poland have reduced emissions notably, with Germany showing an 8.77% decrease. Over the last five years, there has been a steady decline, particularly in European nations.
Future considerations should focus on implementing waste management practices and technologies across high-emission countries like the US. A global push towards sustainability practices could further mitigate emissions as countries increasingly prioritize climate goals.
Top countries in Greenhouse Gases Emissions from Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 163,750 | 2023 | -1.62% | -1.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 21,140 | 2023 | +0.27% | -0.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 20,270 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 17,900 | 2023 | -3.21% | -3.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Argentina | 17,760 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 16,580 | 2023 | -0.29% | -0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 13,910 | 2023 | -1.53% | -2.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 11,830 | 2023 | -1.35% | -1.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 8,360 | 2023 | +2.82% | +2.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 6,610 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.34% | View data |
