Germany vs Mexico: Municipal waste generated

Germany
51.02 million tonnes
in 2023
Mexico
42.10 million tonnes
in 2012
Germany rank
2nd
Mexico rank
3rd

Municipal waste generated over time

  • Germany
  • Mexico
020.0M40.0M60.0M200020112023

How they compare

Germany currently reports 51.02 million tonnes against 42.10 million tonnes in Mexico, a difference of 8.91 million tonnes.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.2 times Mexico's.

Across all 13 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 2nd and Mexico ranks 3rd of 75 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 49.34 million tonnes 34.62 million tonnes 14.72 million tonnes Germany
2010s 49.74 million tonnes 41.07 million tonnes 8.67 million tonnes Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher municipal waste generated, Germany or Mexico?
Germany, at 51.02 million tonnes against 42.10 million tonnes in Mexico as of 2023.
What is the difference in municipal waste generated between Germany and Mexico?
8.91 million tonnes, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Mexico?
13 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2012.
How do Germany and Mexico rank globally for municipal waste generated?
Germany ranks 2nd and Mexico ranks 3rd of 75 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)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
77 places, 1,389 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed