Per capita municipal waste generated in the EU 2010-2023

Published by Bruna Alves, Mar 18, 2025

Municipal waste generation in the European Union (EU-27) amounted to an estimated 511 kilograms per capita in 2023, after a second consecutive year of decline. Nevertheless, this value remains slightly above pre-pandemic levels. Amongst EU member states, per capita municipal waste generation is the highest in Austria and Denmark.

Per capita municipal waste generation in the European Union (EU-27) from 2010 to 2023 (in kilograms)

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February 2025

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EU

Survey time period

2010 to 2023

Supplementary notes

Municipal waste is mainly produced by households, similar wastes from sources such as commerce, offices and public institutions are also included. Waste from agriculture and from industries are not included.

Figures from 2019 to 2023 were imputed by Eurostat or other receiving agencies.

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