South Korea vs Republic of Korea: Municipal waste generated
South Korea
23.04 million
in 2022
Republic of Korea
23.04 million
in 2022
South Korea rank
13th
Republic of Korea rank
13th
Municipal waste generated over time
- South Korea
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 23.04 million against 23.04 million in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 13th and Republic of Korea ranks 13th of 80 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.11 million | 18.11 million | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 18.92 million | 18.92 million | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 22.76 million | 22.76 million | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher municipal waste generated, South Korea or Republic of Korea?
- South Korea, at 23.04 million against 23.04 million in Republic of Korea as of 2022.
- What is the difference in municipal waste generated between South Korea and Republic of Korea?
- 0, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Republic of Korea?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do South Korea and Republic of Korea rank globally for municipal waste generated?
- South Korea ranks 13th and Republic of Korea ranks 13th 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.