Since 2019, figures are the sum value of all intermediary forms of disposal outside of incineration, such as mechanical, chemical, and biological discharge as well as waste disposal into the ocean. Â
Values have been rounded.
Citation formats
Intermediary waste disposal daily volume South Korea 2019-2023
In 2023, approximately *** million tons of waste was disposed daily on average via methods outside of landfills, recycling, and incineration in South Korea. These types of waste disposal include processing waste through other physical or chemical methods, alongside disposing waste into designated areas in the ocean. Â
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. (December 30, 2024). Average daily volume of waste disposed outside of incineration, landfills, or recycling in South Korea from 2019 to 2023 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1016858/south-korea-waste-disposal-in-the-ocean-daily-volume/
Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. "Average daily volume of waste disposed outside of incineration, landfills, or recycling in South Korea from 2019 to 2023 (in million metric tons)." Chart. December 30, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/1016858/south-korea-waste-disposal-in-the-ocean-daily-volume/
Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. (2024). Average daily volume of waste disposed outside of incineration, landfills, or recycling in South Korea from 2019 to 2023 (in million metric tons). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/1016858/south-korea-waste-disposal-in-the-ocean-daily-volume/
Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. "Average Daily Volume of Waste Disposed outside of Incineration, Landfills, or Recycling in South Korea from 2019 to 2023 (in Million Metric Tons)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 30 Dec 2024, /statistics/1016858/south-korea-waste-disposal-in-the-ocean-daily-volume/
Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Average daily volume of waste disposed outside of incineration, landfills, or recycling in South Korea from 2019 to 2023 (in million metric tons) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1016858/south-korea-waste-disposal-in-the-ocean-daily-volume/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
Average daily volume of waste disposed outside of incineration, landfills, or recycling in South Korea from 2019 to 2023 (in million metric tons) [Graph], Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, December 30, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1016858/south-korea-waste-disposal-in-the-ocean-daily-volume/
