The municipal waste recycled or composted in the Netherlands showed a steady increase from 49.84 units in 2013 to 56.89 units in 2023. The year-on-year growth rate peaked in 2016 at 3.32%, indicating significant improvement efforts during that period. However, growth slowed down significantly post-2019 with minimal increases, stabilizing around 56.88 units from 2023 onward.
Additional observations:
- The CAGR from 2013 to 2023 highlighted a gradual decline in growth, dropping from 0.57% to 0.35% over the decade.
- The variations over the last two years, 2022 and 2023, were minimal at 0.018% each year, indicating stagnation in the rate of recycling or composting.
- Future forecasts suggest a negligible increase, with only a 0.01% CAGR expected through 2028, reflecting a plateau in growth.
Future trends to watch include potential technological advancements in waste processing and recycling, policy changes aimed at increasing recycling rates, and shifts in consumer behavior towards more sustainable waste management practices. Monitoring these factors will be key in understanding whether the current stagnation trend will persist or if new growth opportunities will emerge.
