In 2023, the United Kingdom led Europe in total waste recycled and prepared for reuse, with a significant 3.27% growth from the previous year. Germany and France also showed strong performances with a 1.29% and 4.63% increase, respectively. Italy experienced a slight decline of 0.81%. Eastern European countries like Poland and the Czech Republic saw solid gains with growth rates of 4.43% and 5.0%. Smaller nations such as Iceland and Malta showed notable growth, with Iceland at 5.14% and Malta at 4.61%.
Future trends to watch include increased investment in green technologies and recycling infrastructure, emerging regulations for circular economies, and potential growth in countries with previously low recycling rates as they catch up to the more established markets. Focus areas will likely include innovations in materials reuse and efforts to harmonize recycling standards across the EU.
Top countries in Total Waste Recycled and Prepared for Reuse by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 826,370 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 778,010 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 758,020 | 2023 | +3.76% | +4.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 340,820 | 2023 | -0.26% | -0.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 319,010 | 2023 | +3.34% | +2.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 278,210 | 2023 | +4.19% | +4.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 158,820 | 2023 | +2.39% | +2.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 125,250 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 110,730 | 2023 | +3.32% | +3.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 108,270 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.55% | View data |
