Countries ranked by total plastic waste generation in 2024, measured in millions of metric tonnes according to Our World in Data and UNEP data. The United States generates more plastic waste than any other country — both in absolute terms a...
About: Countries Generating the Most Plastic Waste
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Countries ranked by total plastic waste generation in 2024, measured in millions of metric tonnes according to Our World in Data and UNEP data. The United States generates more plastic waste than any other country — both in absolute terms and per capita — though China and India produce the largest quantities in Asia due to population scale.
Key Findings
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United States leads with 42 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 16 · median: 10.
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Gap in 2024: United States is 8.6× larger than United Kingdom.
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Countries Generating the Most Plastic Waste
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
42
United States
Plastic Waste (Million Tonnes/year) · 2024
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Metrics
1
Plastic Waste (Million Tonnes/year)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | United States | 42 | 42 | +0% |
| 🥈 | India | 26 | 26 | +0% |
| 🥉 | China | 22 | 22 | +0% |
| 4 | Brazil | 11 | 11 | +0% |
| 5 | Indonesia | 9 | 9 | +0% |
| 6 | Mexico | 8 | 8 | +0% |
| 7 | Germany | 6 | 6 | +0% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 5 | 5 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
42
Maximum
5
Minimum
16
Average
10
Median
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