Germany: Waste generation

The latest value from 2024 is 52470.66 tons, an increase from 51016.68 tons in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 8627.50 tons, based on data from 32 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1990 to 2024 is 50765.06 tons. The minimum value, 46426 tons, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 53966 tons was recorded in 1997. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Waste generation