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Global plastic waste generation by region | Statista

Plastic waste generation worldwide 2019, by region

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Bruna Alves,
Dec 7, 2023
In 2019, the United States was the largest producer of plastic waste worldwide, with roughly 73 million metric tons produced. China followed in second, with over 65 million metric tons. Combined, these two countries accounted for almost 40 percent of global plastic waste generation that year.

Plastic waste generation worldwide in 2019, by region (in million metric tons)

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February 2022

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Worldwide

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2019

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