5 Countries that Produce the Most Waste per Capita

In this article, we will look into the 5 countries that produce the most waste per capita. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 20 Countries that Produce the Most Waste per Capita.

5. China

Waste in Kilograms per Capita (2018): 3,643.1 Kg/capita

China is ranked among the countries that produce the most waste per capita. According to the World Bank, China produced a waste per capita of 1311.8 Kg in 2018. China relies on incineration and landfilling for its waste management.

4. Japan

Waste in Kilograms per Capita (2018): 4,470.8 Kg/capita

Japan is ranked 4th on our list, producing 4470.8 Kg/capita waste in 2018 as reported by the World Bank. Segregated waste collection plays a major role in effective waste management in Japan.

3. Ukraine

Waste in Kilograms per Capita (2018): 11,306.2 Kg/capita

Ukraine is ranked among the countries that produce the most waste per capita. According to the World Bank, Ukraine produced a waste per capita of 11,306.2 Kg in 2018.

2. Armenia

Waste in Kilograms per Capita (2018): 17,470.1 Kg/capita

Armenia is ranked 2nd on our list. According to the World Bank, Armenia produced a waste per capita of 17,470.1 Kg in 2018. The majority of waste in Armenia ends up in landfills.

1. United States

Waste in Kilograms per Capita (2018): 25,163.8 Kg/capita

The United States tops our list of the countries that produce the most waste per capita. According to the World Bank, the United States produced a waste per capita of 25,163.8 Kg in 2018. Landfill disposal is the primary waste management method in the United States. Other methods include reuse and recycling.

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