Ireland vs Zambia: Waste management

Ireland
64.58 million
in 2021
Zambia
42.81 million
in 2021
Ireland rank
57th
Zambia rank
60th

Waste management over time

  • Ireland
  • Zambia
020.0M40.0M60.0M199520082021

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 64.58 million against 42.81 million in Zambia, a difference of 21.77 million.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.5 times Zambia's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 57th and Zambia ranks 60th of 91 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Zambia Difference Ahead
1990s 5.35 million 0 5.35 million Ireland
2000s 12.40 million 0 12.40 million Ireland
2010s 43.78 million 0 43.78 million Ireland
2020s 64.45 million 37.81 million 26.64 million Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher waste management, Ireland or Zambia?
Ireland, at 64.58 million against 42.81 million in Zambia as of 2021.
What is the difference in waste management between Ireland and Zambia?
21.77 million, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Zambia?
16 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2021.
How do Ireland and Zambia rank globally for waste management?
Ireland ranks 57th and Zambia ranks 60th 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

Indicator
Waste management (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
91 places, 1,365 data points, 1995–2022
Last refreshed

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).