Algeria vs Australia: Municipal waste generated

Algeria
11.07 million
in 2021
Australia
13.48 million
in 2023
Algeria rank
23rd
Australia rank
20th

Municipal waste generated over time

  • Algeria
  • Australia
05.0M10.0M15.0M200020112023

How they compare

Australia currently reports 13.48 million against 11.07 million in Algeria, a difference of 2.41 million.

That makes Australia's figure about 1.2 times Algeria's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.

Algeria ranks 23rd and Australia ranks 20th of 80 countries.

Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Algeria Australia Difference Ahead
2010s 11.50 million 13.39 million 1.89 million Australia
2020s 10.90 million 13.33 million 2.43 million Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher municipal waste generated, Algeria or Australia?
Australia, at 13.48 million against 11.07 million in Algeria as of 2023.
What is the difference in municipal waste generated between Algeria and Australia?
2.41 million, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Australia?
8 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2021.
How do Algeria and Australia rank globally for municipal waste generated?
Algeria ranks 23rd and Australia ranks 20th of 80 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Municipal waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Municipal waste generated (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
82 places, 1,488 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed