Ghana vs Singapore: Total waste generation, by activity

Ghana
4.11 million tonnes
in 2017
Singapore
6.94 million tonnes
in 2021
Ghana rank
45th
Singapore rank
43rd

Total waste generation, by activity over time

  • Ghana
  • Singapore
5.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M200020102021

How they compare

Singapore currently reports 6.94 million tonnes against 4.11 million tonnes in Ghana, a difference of 2.83 million tonnes.

That makes Singapore's figure about 1.7 times Ghana's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ghana ahead.

Ghana ranks 45th and Singapore ranks 43rd of 72 countries.

Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Singapore Difference Ahead
2000s 11.08 million tonnes 5.19 million tonnes 5.89 million tonnes Ghana
2010s 14.68 million tonnes 7.41 million tonnes 7.28 million tonnes Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total waste generation, by activity, Ghana or Singapore?
Singapore, at 6.94 million tonnes against 4.11 million tonnes in Ghana as of 2021.
What is the difference in total waste generation, by activity between Ghana and Singapore?
2.83 million tonnes, with Singapore ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Singapore?
18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2017.
How do Ghana and Singapore rank globally for total waste generation, by activity?
Ghana ranks 45th and Singapore ranks 43rd of 72 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes)
Unit
tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
74 places, 998 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed