Germany vs Sweden: Waste management
Germany
6.55 billion
in 2022
Sweden
6.75 billion
in 2021
Germany rank
18th
Sweden rank
17th
Waste management over time
- Germany
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 6.75 billion against 6.55 billion in Germany, a difference of 194.00 million.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 18th and Sweden ranks 17th of 91 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.33 billion | 4.88 billion | 552.44 million | Sweden |
| 2010s | 5.16 billion | 5.51 billion | 346.50 million | Sweden |
| 2020s | 5.95 billion | 6.58 billion | 628.00 million | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher waste management, Germany or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 6.75 billion against 6.55 billion in Germany as of 2021.
- What is the difference in waste management between Germany and Sweden?
- 194.00 million, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Sweden?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2021.
- How do Germany and Sweden rank globally for waste management?
- Germany ranks 18th and Sweden ranks 17th of 91 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Waste management (Domestic Currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset captures government spending on environmental protection efforts such as pollution abatement, biodiversity conservation, and waste management. These expenditures are classified according to the COFOG framework (Classification of the Functions of Government).