In 2023, South Korea led in global material recovery from municipal waste with a value of 60.29%, followed closely by the Netherlands at 58.44%. Switzerland (53.04%) and Latvia (48.16%) also reported high recovery rates. The United Kingdom and Ireland showed substantial recovery rates, 42.98% and 40.95%, respectively. Australia trailed them with 40.06%. Norway and Finland had figures of 38.93% and 38.06%, respectively, and Hungary recorded 37.61%. Canada’s rate was 29.28%, Iceland reported 27.61%, and Israel and Japan stood at 22.66% and 20.11%, respectively. These values show nil variation when compared to the previous year. The five-year CAGR illustrates consistent performance among these countries.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in waste management technology, policy implementations encouraging higher recycling rates, and cross-border collaborations to improve material recovery efficiencies. Market dynamics and environmental regulations will likely play pivotal roles in shaping the global landscape of municipal waste material recovery.
Top countries in Material Recovered in Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 60.29 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 58.44 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Switzerland | 53.04 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 48.16 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 42.98 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 40.95 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 40.06 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 38.93 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 38.06 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 37.61 | 2023 | View data |
