Poland vs Uganda: Municipal waste generated

Poland
13.45 million tonnes
in 2023
Uganda
9.15 million tonnes
in 2023
Poland rank
17th
Uganda rank
20th

Municipal waste generated over time

  • Poland
  • Uganda
05.0M10.0M15.0M200020112023

How they compare

Poland currently reports 13.45 million tonnes against 9.15 million tonnes in Uganda, a difference of 4.30 million tonnes.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.5 times Uganda's.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 17th and Uganda ranks 20th of 75 countries.

Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Uganda Difference Ahead
2000s 11.39 million tonnes 5.46 million tonnes 5.93 million tonnes Poland
2010s 11.76 million tonnes 7.08 million tonnes 4.68 million tonnes Poland
2020s 13.41 million tonnes 8.74 million tonnes 4.67 million tonnes Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher municipal waste generated, Poland or Uganda?
Poland, at 13.45 million tonnes against 9.15 million tonnes in Uganda as of 2023.
What is the difference in municipal waste generated between Poland and Uganda?
4.30 million tonnes, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Uganda?
22 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
How do Poland and Uganda rank globally for municipal waste generated?
Poland ranks 17th and Uganda ranks 20th 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