Philippines vs Republic of Korea: Municipal waste generated

Philippines
21.02 million
in 2019
Republic of Korea
23.04 million
in 2022
Philippines rank
11th
Republic of Korea rank
9th

Municipal waste generated over time

  • Philippines
  • Republic of Korea
05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M25.0M200020112022

How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 23.04 million against 21.02 million in Philippines, a difference of 2.02 million.

That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.1 times Philippines's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Republic of Korea ahead.

Philippines ranks 11th and Republic of Korea ranks 9th of 72 countries.

Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher municipal waste generated, Philippines or Republic of Korea?
Republic of Korea, at 23.04 million against 21.02 million in Philippines as of 2022.
What is the difference in municipal waste generated between Philippines and Republic of Korea?
2.02 million, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Republic of Korea?
10 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2019.
How do Philippines and Republic of Korea rank globally for municipal waste generated?
Philippines ranks 11th and Republic of Korea ranks 9th 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)
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