Slovenia leads the global ranking in municipal waste recycling or composting with an impressive rate of 82.91%, followed by Germany at 67.69%. Noteworthy recent performance includes significant improvements in Slovakia (6.14% YoY) and Latvia (10.73% YoY), reflecting strong progress in their recycling initiatives. On the other hand, some countries like Lithuania and United Kingdom have seen declines by -0.62% and -2.33% respectively. Among the lowest performers, Israel and Costa Rica show limited recycling rates at 18.3% and 8.19%, albeit with notable YoY improvements in Costa Rica (5.03%).
Future trends to monitor include:
- Technological advancements in waste management and recycling practices.
- Policy interventions and regulatory changes aimed at increasing recycling rates.
- The impact of public awareness campaigns on recycling behavior.
- Potential economic incentives to encourage higher recycling rates.
- Overall global environmental policies that may drive uniform standards and targets.
Top countries in Municipal Waste Recycled or Composted by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Treated Waste | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovenia | 82.91 | 2023 | +3.29% | +2.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 67.69 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 59.09 | 2023 | +0.068% | +0.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 56.88 | 2023 | +0.018% | +0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 56.79 | 2023 | +0.23% | -0.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 53.36 | 2023 | -0.47% | -0.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 52.99 | 2023 | +0.019% | +1.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 49.84 | 2023 | +0.18% | +0.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 48.92 | 2023 | +3.69% | +6.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 48.88 | 2023 | +5.19% | +10.73% | View data |
