Argentina vs Australia: Municipal waste generated

Argentina
19.33 million
in 2022
Australia
13.48 million
in 2023
Argentina rank
18th
Australia rank
20th

Municipal waste generated over time

  • Argentina
  • Australia
05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M200020112023

How they compare

Argentina currently reports 19.33 million against 13.48 million in Australia, a difference of 5.85 million.

That makes Argentina's figure about 1.4 times Australia's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.

Argentina ranks 18th and Australia ranks 20th of 80 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina Australia Difference Ahead
2010s 17.42 million 13.19 million 4.22 million Argentina
2020s 19.20 million 13.43 million 5.77 million Argentina

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher municipal waste generated, Argentina or Australia?
Argentina, at 19.33 million against 13.48 million in Australia as of 2022.
What is the difference in municipal waste generated between Argentina and Australia?
5.85 million, with Argentina ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Australia?
5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Argentina and Australia rank globally for municipal waste generated?
Argentina ranks 18th 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