The municipal waste recovered in Chile has demonstrated significant variability from 2014 to 2023. As of 2023, the value stood at 1.43 units. The highest recorded actual value within this period was in 2017 at 1.84 units, whereas the lowest was in 2014 at 0.2 units. The annual growth rates have been highly inconsistent, showing a notable drop in 2018 to 0.83 units and varying trends thereafter. The overall forecast is a gradual increase in recovered waste, with a forecasted compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.82% over the next five years, culminating in a forecasted value of 1.71 units by 2028. The forecasted growth rate over these five years is set at 14.93%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in waste management technologies, policy changes promoting recycling, and public awareness initiatives. These could potentially accelerate the rate of municipal waste recovery beyond the current forecasts.
