In 2022, per capita municipal waste generation in Denmark was estimated at over 785 kilograms. This made the Nordic country one of the largest per capita municipal waste producers worldwide. Most recently in 2018, municipal waste generation in the United States averaged 811.5 kilograms per capita.
Per capita generation of municipal waste worldwide as of 2022, by select country
(in kilograms)
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OECD. (June 17, 2024). Per capita generation of municipal waste worldwide as of 2022, by select country (in kilograms) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1336513/global-generation-of-municipal-solid-waste-per-capita-by-country/
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