Colombia vs Poland: Municipal waste generated

Colombia
12.08 million
in 2018
Poland
13.45 million
in 2023
Colombia rank
22nd
Poland rank
21st

Municipal waste generated over time

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

How they compare

Poland currently reports 13.45 million against 12.08 million in Colombia, a difference of 1.37 million.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.1 times Colombia's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.

Colombia ranks 22nd and Poland ranks 21st of 80 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Poland Difference Ahead
2000s 8.02 million 11.51 million 3.49 million Poland
2010s 10.03 million 11.65 million 1.62 million Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher municipal waste generated, Colombia or Poland?
Poland, at 13.45 million against 12.08 million in Colombia as of 2023.
What is the difference in municipal waste generated between Colombia and Poland?
1.37 million, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Poland?
16 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2018.
How do Colombia and Poland rank globally for municipal waste generated?
Colombia ranks 22nd 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