Australia: Waste generation

The latest value from 2023 is 13480.51 tons, a decline from 13630.1 tons in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 14879.60 tons, based on data from 44 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1980 to 2023 is 13113.43 tons. The minimum value, 10000 tons, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 14188.72 tons was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Waste generation