Ghana vs United Republic of Tanzania: Total waste generation, by activity

Ghana
4.11 million tonnes
in 2017
United Republic of Tanzania
2.92 million tonnes
in 2023
Ghana rank
49th
United Republic of Tanzania rank
52nd

Total waste generation, by activity over time

  • Ghana
  • United Republic of Tanzania
05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M200020112023

How they compare

Ghana currently reports 4.11 million tonnes against 2.92 million tonnes in United Republic of Tanzania, a difference of 1.19 million tonnes.

That makes Ghana's figure about 1.4 times United Republic of Tanzania's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.

Ghana ranks 49th and United Republic of Tanzania ranks 52nd of 78 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana United Republic of Tanzania Difference Ahead
2000s 12.24 million tonnes 482,688 tonnes 11.76 million tonnes Ghana
2010s 18.22 million tonnes 674,598 tonnes 17.55 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 United Republic of Tanzania?
Ghana, at 4.11 million tonnes against 2.92 million tonnes in United Republic of Tanzania as of 2017.
What is the difference in total waste generation, by activity between Ghana and United Republic of Tanzania?
1.19 million tonnes, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and United Republic of Tanzania?
12 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2015.
How do Ghana and United Republic of Tanzania rank globally for total waste generation, by activity?
Ghana ranks 49th and United Republic of Tanzania ranks 52nd of 78 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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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
80 places, 1,076 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed