Municipal waste treated by type of treatment in Chile

Chile: Municipal waste treated by type of treatment was 2,539 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2,539
Change on year
up 54.7%
World rank
53rd
of 71 countries
All-time high
4,730
in 2016
All-time low
360
in 2014
Years of data
10
2014–2023

Municipal waste treated by type of treatment in Chile, 2014–2023

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2014201820232014: 3602015: 2.5k2016: 4.7k2017: 1.7k2018: 2.0k2019: 2.5k2020: 1.5k2021: 698.42022: 1.6k2023: 2.5k

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for municipal waste treated by type of treatment in Chile is 2,539, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 54.7% on the previous year and up 605.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, municipal waste treated by type of treatment in Chile peaked at 4,730 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 360, in 2014.

Chile ranks 53rd of 71 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Municipal waste treated by type of treatment in Chile, year by year

Annual values for Municipal waste treated by type of treatment (Tonnes) in Chile, 2014 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2014 360
2015 2,480 +588.9%
2016 4,730 +90.7%
2017 1,720 -63.6%
2018 2,010 +16.9%
2019 2,511 +24.9%
2020 1,481 -41.0%
2021 698.36 -52.8%
2022 1,641 +134.9%
2023 2,539 +54.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2,302 360 4,730 6
2020s 1,590 698.36 2,539 4

Countries ranked near Chile

  1. 51 Iceland 6,000 compare
  2. 52 Liechtenstein 5,298 compare
  3. 54 Guatemala 1,700
  4. 55 Bahrain 1,010 compare
  5. 56 Montenegro 1,000 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is municipal waste treated by type of treatment in Chile?
Municipal waste treated by type of treatment in Chile was 2,539 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest municipal waste treated by type of treatment recorded in Chile?
The highest recorded value was 4,730 in 2016.
What is the lowest municipal waste treated by type of treatment recorded in Chile?
The lowest recorded value was 360 in 2014.
How does Chile rank for municipal waste treated by type of treatment?
Chile ranks 53rd out of 71 countries with data for 2023.
Is municipal waste treated by type of treatment rising or falling in Chile?
Over the last ten years it is up 605.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chile data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Municipal waste treated by type of treatment (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Municipal waste treated by type of treatment (Tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
76 places, 1,326 data points, 2000–2023
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