Waste management in Austria
Austria: Waste management was 225.62 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Waste management in Austria, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, waste management in Austria stood at 225.62 million.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 42.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, waste management in Austria peaked at 506.40 million in 1995 and was at its lowest, 58.84 million, in 1998.
Austria ranks 48th of 91 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Waste management in Austria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 506.40 million | — |
| 1996 | 478.26 million | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 63.10 million | -86.8% |
| 1998 | 58.84 million | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 119.26 million | +102.7% |
| 2000 | 118.82 million | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 125.63 million | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 132.00 million | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 131.73 million | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 123.91 million | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 150.37 million | +21.4% |
| 2006 | 149.17 million | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 151.94 million | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 162.30 million | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 160.27 million | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 160.33 million | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 161.54 million | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 158.53 million | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 158.19 million | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 165.55 million | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 173.19 million | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 173.63 million | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 173.50 million | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 183.99 million | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 190.60 million | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 196.29 million | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 218.27 million | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 225.62 million | +3.4% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 225.62 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 855.53 million, 26% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Austria's 225.62 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 800.57 million, 28% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Waste management in Austria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +102.7% | 58.84 million | 119.26 million |
| 1997 | -86.8% | 478.26 million | 63.10 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 245.17 million | 58.84 million | 506.40 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 140.61 million | 118.82 million | 162.30 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 169.91 million | 158.19 million | 190.60 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 213.39 million | 196.29 million | 225.62 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 45 Slovakia 365.85 million compare
- 46 Georgia 257.00 million compare
- 47 Seychelles 244.13 million compare
- 49 Azerbaijan 209.90 million compare
- 50 Croatia 199.13 million compare
- 51 Burkina Faso 167.20 million compare
More public sector data for Austria
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Democracy 7 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is waste management in Austria?
- Waste management in Austria was 225.62 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest waste management recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 506.40 million in 1995.
- What is the lowest waste management recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.84 million in 1998.
- How does Austria rank for waste management?
- Austria ranks 48th out of 91 countries with data for 2022.
- Is waste management rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Waste management (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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).