Germany leads in recycled packaging waste per capita in Europe with 162.5 kilograms, closely followed by Italy at 155.93 kilograms. Luxembourg and Liechtenstein maintain high recycling rates, with values of 153.41 and 147.11 kilograms, respectively. Year-on-year, Poland, Latvia, and Hungary have seen significant growths of over 5%, indicating strong improvements in their recycling infrastructure. Conversely, Luxembourg and Denmark registered slight declines. Over the last five years, steady positive growth has been observed across most countries, establishing a solid trend towards enhanced recycling efforts. Variations point to Germany's stability around 0.85% and significant gains in nations like Poland (5.04%) and Latvia (5.72%).
Future trends to watch include the continued increase in recycling rates in Eastern European countries due to policy changes and technological advancements. Monitoring improvements in countries like Poland and Hungary will be essential to understanding the impacts of EU-wide initiatives on recycling. Additionally, potential declines in traditionally high-performing countries might indicate saturation points or shifts in recycling habits.
Top countries in Recycled Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 162.5 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 155.93 | 2023 | +1.23% | +2.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Luxembourg | 153.41 | 2023 | +0.5% | -0.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Liechtenstein | 147.11 | 2023 | +2.72% | +4.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 141.59 | 2023 | +0.51% | +1.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 137.69 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 129.52 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 119.33 | 2023 | +0.85% | +1.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 118.22 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 116.37 | 2023 | +0.28% | -0.56% | View data |
