The analysis of European medical devices waste collected by country reveals significant disparities in waste generation per capita. Iceland and Norway lead with 0.21 and 0.17 kilograms per capita respectively, while countries like Sweden, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein have the lowest values at 0.01. Notable year-on-year variations include substantial increases for Spain (5.92%), France (8.45%), and Poland (24.57%), indicating a growing trend in these regions. Conversely, countries like Ireland and Sweden showed a decline of -6.51% and -12.94% respectively. The long-term trends reflect various changes in medical device usage, disposal practices, and regulatory impacts across Europe.
Future trends to watch for in European medical devices waste collection include:
- The impact of enhanced recycling technologies and regulations aiming to minimize waste generation.
- The adoption of circular economy principles in the medical sector to reuse and recycle more devices.
- The potential increase in medical devices usage due to aging populations, potentially leading to higher waste volumes.
- Economic factors influencing the production, usage, and disposal of medical devices across different countries.
Top countries in Medical Devices Waste Collected by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 0.21 | 2023 | 0% | +5.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 0.17 | 2023 | 0% | +7.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 0.08 | 2023 | +14.29% | +5.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 0.07 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 0.06 | 2023 | 0% | +3.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 0.06 | 2023 | +20% | +8.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 0.05 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.05 | 2023 | 0% | -6.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 0.05 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.04 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
