Australia vs Poland: Municipal waste generated

Australia
13.48 million
in 2023
Poland
13.45 million
in 2023
Australia rank
20th
Poland rank
21st

Municipal waste generated over time

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

How they compare

Australia currently reports 13.48 million against 13.45 million in Poland, a difference of 32,500.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Australia ahead.

Australia ranks 20th and Poland ranks 21st of 80 countries.

Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Poland Difference Ahead
2000s 13.04 million 12.18 million 851,125 Australia
2010s 13.44 million 11.76 million 1.68 million Australia
2020s 13.44 million 13.41 million 26,900 Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher municipal waste generated, Australia or Poland?
Australia, at 13.48 million against 13.45 million in Poland as of 2023.
What is the difference in municipal waste generated between Australia and Poland?
32,500, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Poland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Australia and Poland rank globally for municipal waste generated?
Australia ranks 20th and Poland ranks 21st 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