Total waste generation, by activity in France
France: Total waste generation, by activity was 343.21 million in 2022. ▬ Flat
Latest (2022)
343.21 million
Change on year
up 11.7%
World rank
5th
of 78 countries
All-time high
355.08 million
in 2010
All-time low
296.58 million
in 2004
Years of data
10
2004–2022
Total waste generation, by activity in France, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
France recorded 343.21 million for total waste generation, by activity in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.7% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total waste generation, by activity in France peaked at 355.08 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 296.58 million, in 2004.
France ranks 5th of 78 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Total waste generation, by activity in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 296.58 million | — |
| 2006 | 312.30 million | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 345.00 million | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 355.08 million | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 344.44 million | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 324.46 million | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 320.31 million | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 341.14 million | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 307.28 million | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 343.21 million | +11.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 343.21 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 19.71 million, 17.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- France's 343.21 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.52 million, 11.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 317.96 million | 296.58 million | 345.00 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 337.09 million | 320.31 million | 355.08 million | 5 |
| 2020s | 325.25 million | 307.28 million | 343.21 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 3 Kazakhstan 1.03 billion compare
- 4 Germany 385.80 million compare
- 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 282.39 million compare
- 6 United Kingdom 282.39 million compare
- 8 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 265.56 million compare
More environment data for France
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.427 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.31 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.23 % 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 -0.1777 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total waste generation, by activity in France?
- Total waste generation, by activity in France was 343.21 million in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total waste generation, by activity recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 355.08 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest total waste generation, by activity recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 296.58 million in 2004.
- How does France rank for total waste generation, by activity?
- France ranks 5th out of 78 countries with data for 2022.
- Is total waste generation, by activity rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total waste generation, by activity (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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