South Korea: Waste generation

The latest value from 2023 is 22416 tons, a decline from 23038 tons in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 14879.60 tons, based on data from 44 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1985 to 2023 is 20617.45 tons. The minimum value, 16272.8 tons, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 33669.8 tons was recorded in 1991. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Waste generation