Iceland vs North Macedonia: Total waste generation, by activity
Iceland
1.58 million
in 2022
North Macedonia
1.90 million
in 2022
Iceland rank
59th
North Macedonia rank
57th
Total waste generation, by activity over time
- Iceland
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 1.90 million against 1.58 million in Iceland, a difference of 323,110.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.2 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2008 it was North Macedonia ahead.
Iceland ranks 59th and North Macedonia ranks 57th of 78 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 772,584 | 1.36 million | 589,886 | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 843,254 | 3.11 million | 2.27 million | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 1.32 million | 1.69 million | 373,405 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total waste generation, by activity, Iceland or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 1.90 million against 1.58 million in Iceland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in total waste generation, by activity between Iceland and North Macedonia?
- 323,110, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and North Macedonia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
- How do Iceland and North Macedonia rank globally for total waste generation, by activity?
- Iceland ranks 59th and North Macedonia ranks 57th 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.