In 2023, approximately 228 thousand tons of commercial and industrial waste was generated daily on average in South Korea. According to the source, the amount of total waste generated had decreased by around 5.5 percent compared to the previous year.
Average volume of waste generated in a day in South Korea in 2023, by type
(in 1,000 tons)
Adjust the presentation of the statistic and data points.
Share the statistic on social media channels or embed the statistic in your
website using "Embed Code", where available.
Cite this statistic and select one of the following formats: APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA & Bluebook.
Print the statistic including description and metadata.
Chart type
Average volume of waste generated in a day in South Korea in 2023, by type
Share this statistic
You have no right to use this feature.
Make sure to contact us if you are interested in scientific citation.
You can upgrade your account to enable this functionality for all statistics.
This feature is not available with your current account.Request access
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
ME (South Korea). (December 30, 2024). Average volume of waste generated in a day in South Korea in 2023, by type (in 1,000 tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 29, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1016774/south-korea-waste-generation-daily-volume-by-type-of-waste/
ME (South Korea). "Average volume of waste generated in a day in South Korea in 2023, by type (in 1,000 tons)." Chart. December 30, 2024. Statista. Accessed April 29, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1016774/south-korea-waste-generation-daily-volume-by-type-of-waste/
ME (South Korea). (2024). Average volume of waste generated in a day in South Korea in 2023, by type (in 1,000 tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 29, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1016774/south-korea-waste-generation-daily-volume-by-type-of-waste/
ME (South Korea). "Average Volume of Waste Generated in a Day in South Korea in 2023, by Type (in 1,000 Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Dec 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1016774/south-korea-waste-generation-daily-volume-by-type-of-waste/
ME (South Korea), Average volume of waste generated in a day in South Korea in 2023, by type (in 1,000 tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1016774/south-korea-waste-generation-daily-volume-by-type-of-waste/ (last visited April 29, 2025)
Average volume of waste generated in a day in South Korea in 2023, by type (in 1,000 tons) [Graph], ME (South Korea), December 30, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1016774/south-korea-waste-generation-daily-volume-by-type-of-waste/
Profit from additional features with an Employee Account
Please create an employee account to be able to mark statistics as favorites.
Then you can access your favorite statistics via the star in the header.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
