Total waste generated in France 2004-2022

Published by Bruna Alves, Mar 19, 2025

France produced around 345.5 million metric tons of waste in 2022, an increase of 12 percent in comparison to the previous year. This was the second largest figure recorded in the displayed period. The construction sector accounts for the largest share of waste generation in France by far, while municipal waste generation accounted for around 10 percent of the total.

Total waste generation in France from 2004 to 2022 (in million metric tons)

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Release date

September 2024

Region

France

Survey time period

2004 to 2022

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Figures have been rounded.

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