Jamaica vs North Macedonia: Municipal waste generated

Jamaica
1.05 million tonnes
in 2022
North Macedonia
878,000 tonnes
in 2023
Jamaica rank
53rd
North Macedonia rank
54th

Municipal waste generated over time

  • Jamaica
  • North Macedonia
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How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 1.05 million tonnes against 878,000 tonnes in North Macedonia, a difference of 170,400 tonnes.

That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.2 times North Macedonia's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Jamaica ahead.

Jamaica ranks 53rd and North Macedonia ranks 54th of 72 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Jamaica North Macedonia Difference Ahead
2010s 964,889 tonnes 795,857 tonnes 169,032 tonnes Jamaica
2020s 1.05 million tonnes 888,667 tonnes 157,770 tonnes Jamaica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher municipal waste generated, Jamaica or North Macedonia?
Jamaica, at 1.05 million tonnes against 878,000 tonnes in North Macedonia as of 2022.
What is the difference in municipal waste generated between Jamaica and North Macedonia?
170,400 tonnes, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and North Macedonia?
10 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Jamaica and North Macedonia rank globally for municipal waste generated?
Jamaica ranks 53rd and North Macedonia ranks 54th of 72 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