Ghana vs Greece: Municipal waste generated

Ghana
5.03 million
in 2017
Greece
5.44 million
in 2023
Ghana rank
39th
Greece rank
37th

Municipal waste generated over time

  • Ghana
  • Greece
02.0M4.0M6.0M200020112023

How they compare

Greece currently reports 5.44 million against 5.03 million in Ghana, a difference of 411,600.

That makes Greece's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.

Across all 18 years both countries report, Greece has been ahead every year.

Ghana ranks 39th and Greece ranks 37th of 80 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Greece Difference Ahead
2000s 3.33 million 4.82 million 1.49 million Greece
2010s 4.50 million 5.45 million 951,810 Greece

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher municipal waste generated, Ghana or Greece?
Greece, at 5.44 million against 5.03 million in Ghana as of 2023.
What is the difference in municipal waste generated between Ghana and Greece?
411,600, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Greece?
18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2017.
How do Ghana and Greece rank globally for municipal waste generated?
Ghana ranks 39th and Greece ranks 37th 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