In 2023, France generated municipal waste amounting to 38.7 million metric tons. The forecast for 2024 indicates an increase to 39.03 million metric tons, further rising to 40.36 million metric tons by 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 0.87% in 2024, followed by consistent annual increases. By 2028, the cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 onwards is expected to be around 0.84%.
Despite the modest growth rate, the gradual rise in municipal waste needs to be monitored closely. Future trends to watch for include developments in waste management technologies, shifts in regulatory frameworks, and changes in consumer habits, all of which might impact waste generation rates implicitly or explicitly.
