Municipal waste generated in Germany
Germany: Municipal waste generated was 51.02 million in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
51.02 million
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
3rd
of 80 countries
All-time high
53.87 million
in 2021
All-time low
46.43 million
in 2006
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Municipal waste generated in Germany, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Germany recorded 51.02 million for municipal waste generated in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, municipal waste generated in Germany peaked at 53.87 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 46.43 million, in 2006.
Germany ranks 3rd of 80 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Municipal waste generated in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52.81 million | — |
| 2001 | 52.08 million | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 52.77 million | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 49.62 million | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 48.43 million | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 46.55 million | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 46.43 million | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 47.89 million | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 48.37 million | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 48.47 million | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 49.24 million | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 50.24 million | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 49.76 million | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 49.57 million | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 51.10 million | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 51.62 million | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 52.13 million | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 51.79 million | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 50.26 million | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 50.61 million | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 53.32 million | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 53.87 million | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 50.61 million | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 51.02 million | +0.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 51.02 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.12 million, 12.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Germany's 51.02 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.60 million, 14.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.34 million | 46.43 million | 52.81 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.63 million | 49.24 million | 52.13 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.20 million | 50.61 million | 53.87 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More environment data for Germany
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.0079 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is municipal waste generated in Germany?
- Municipal waste generated in Germany was 51.02 million in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest municipal waste generated recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 53.87 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest municipal waste generated recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.43 million in 2006.
- How does Germany rank for municipal waste generated?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 80 countries with data for 2023.
- Is municipal waste generated rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Municipal waste generated (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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