South Korea vs Republic of Korea: Municipal waste recycled
South Korea
13.17 million
in 2022
Republic of Korea
13.17 million
in 2022
South Korea rank
6th
Republic of Korea rank
6th
Municipal waste recycled over time
- South Korea
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 13.17 million against 13.17 million in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 6th and Republic of Korea ranks 6th of 91 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.02 million | 9.02 million | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 11.15 million | 11.15 million | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 12.71 million | 12.71 million | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher municipal waste recycled, South Korea or Republic of Korea?
- South Korea, at 13.17 million against 13.17 million in Republic of Korea as of 2022.
- What is the difference in municipal waste recycled 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?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do South Korea and Republic of Korea rank globally for municipal waste recycled?
- South Korea ranks 6th and Republic of Korea ranks 6th of 91 countries.
- 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.