5 Countries That Waste the Most Food

4. Indonesia

Tons of Household Food Waste per Year: 20.93 million 

Reports say that food wastage in Indonesia costs it $13-$32 billion annually, nearly 2% of the country’s GDP. In per capita terms, Indonesia’s food waste stands at around 77 kg. This loss is majorly attributable to the lack of access to modern farming technology and efficient post-harvest handling techniques, which result in losses before the food even reaches the market. The country’s archipelagic nature complicates transportation and causes further losses, particularly for perishable goods.