South Africa vs Spain: Municipal waste recycled
South Africa
14.20 million
in 2021
Spain
8.61 million
in 2022
South Africa rank
5th
Spain rank
6th
Municipal waste recycled over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14.20 million against 8.61 million in Spain, a difference of 5.59 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Spain ahead.
South Africa ranks 5th and Spain ranks 6th of 85 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 390,705 | 8.11 million | 7.72 million | Spain |
| 2010s | 42.86 million | 8.09 million | 34.77 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 24.22 million | 8.81 million | 15.41 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher municipal waste recycled, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 14.20 million against 8.61 million in Spain as of 2021.
- What is the difference in municipal waste recycled between South Africa and Spain?
- 5.59 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for municipal waste recycled?
- South Africa ranks 5th and Spain ranks 6th of 85 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Municipal waste recycled. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.