Total waste generation, by activity in Germany
Germany: Total waste generation, by activity was 385.80 million in 2022. ▲ Rising
Latest (2022)
385.80 million
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
4th
of 78 countries
All-time high
405.52 million
in 2018
All-time low
363.55 million
in 2010
Years of data
10
2004–2022
Total waste generation, by activity in Germany, 2004–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total waste generation, by activity in Germany is 385.80 million, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total waste generation, by activity in Germany peaked at 405.52 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 363.55 million, in 2010.
That places Germany 4th out of 78 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 10 years of available data.
Total waste generation, by activity in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 364.02 million | — |
| 2006 | 363.79 million | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 372.80 million | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 363.55 million | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 368.02 million | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 387.50 million | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 400.07 million | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 405.52 million | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 401.16 million | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 385.80 million | -3.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 385.80 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 19.71 million, 19.6× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Germany's 385.80 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.52 million, 13.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 366.87 million | 363.79 million | 372.80 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 384.93 million | 363.55 million | 405.52 million | 5 |
| 2020s | 393.48 million | 385.80 million | 401.16 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Russian Federation 9.28 billion compare
- 1 Russia 9.28 billion compare
- 3 Kazakhstan 1.03 billion compare
- 5 France 343.21 million compare
- 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 282.39 million compare
- 6 United Kingdom 282.39 million compare
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 total waste generation, by activity in Germany?
- Total waste generation, by activity in Germany was 385.80 million in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total waste generation, by activity recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 405.52 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest total waste generation, by activity recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 363.55 million in 2010.
- How does Germany rank for total waste generation, by activity?
- Germany ranks 4th out of 78 countries with data for 2022.
- Is total waste generation, by activity rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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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