Global generation of urban municipal solid waste by region 2012
Generation of urban municipal solid waste worldwide in 2012, by region (in metric tons per day)
This statistic provides the daily amount of municipal solid waste generated in urban areas worldwide in 2012, with a breakdown by region. That year, approximately 1.6 million metric tons of municipal solid waste were generated per day in OECD member states.
Generation of urban municipal solid waste worldwide in 2012, by region (in metric tons per day)
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| Waste generation in metric tons per day | |
|---|---|
| OECD | 1,566,286 |
| East Asia & Pacific | 738,959 |
| Latin America & Caribbean | 437,545 |
| Eastern & Central Asia | 254,389 |
| South Asia | 192,411 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 173,545 |
| Africa | 169,120 |
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