Belgium: Waste generation

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 Belgium

Waste generation

 Latest value 8,294.64
 Year 2024
 Measure tons
 Data availability 1980 - 2024
 Average 5,217.55
 Min - Max 2,763.00 - 8,752.93
 Source OECD
The latest value from 2024 is 8294.64 tons, an increase from 8104.25 tons in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 8627.50 tons, based on data from 32 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1980 to 2024 is 5217.55 tons. The minimum value, 2763 tons, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 8752.93 tons was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Belgium - Waste generation - historical chart - 1980-2024




Definition: Waste generation

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