South Africa vs Switzerland: Waste management
Waste management over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.35 billion against 1.10 billion in Switzerland, a difference of 243.72 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 33rd and Switzerland ranks 34th of 91 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 388.00 million | 1.16 billion | 767.64 million | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 871.46 million | 1.09 billion | 221.57 million | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 1.26 billion | 1.09 billion | 170.98 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher waste management, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 1.35 billion against 1.10 billion in Switzerland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in waste management between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 243.72 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for waste management?
- South Africa ranks 33rd and Switzerland ranks 34th 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).