China, Macao Special Administrative Region vs South Africa: Municipal waste recycled
China, Macao Special Administrative Region
20,710
in 2023
South Africa
1.33 billion
in 2023
China, Macao Special Administrative Region rank
3rd
South Africa rank
1st
Municipal waste recycled over time
- China, Macao Special Administrative Region
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.33 billion against 20,710 in China, Macao Special Administrative Region, a difference of 1.33 billion.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
China, Macao Special Administrative Region ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 1st of 3 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China, Macao Special Administrative Region | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70 | 390,705 | 390,635 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 5,690 | 2.65 billion | 2.65 billion | South Africa |
| 2020s | 16,222 | 1.51 billion | 1.51 billion | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher municipal waste recycled, China, Macao Special Administrative Region or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.33 billion against 20,710 in China, Macao Special Administrative Region as of 2023.
- What is the difference in municipal waste recycled between China, Macao Special Administrative Region and South Africa?
- 1.33 billion, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China, Macao Special Administrative Region and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do China, Macao Special Administrative Region and South Africa rank globally for municipal waste recycled?
- China, Macao Special Administrative Region ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 1st of 3 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Municipal waste recycled (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.