The analysis of global municipal waste recovered by country shows a wide disparity in recovery rates. Countries like Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Norway are leading with recovery rates near or above 99%. Other European countries like Italy, Estonia, and the United Kingdom also demonstrate strong recovery efforts, with rates ranging from approximately 85% to 86%. South Korea follows closely with a recovery value above 82%. Eastern European countries such as Slovakia and Poland lag behind with values between 61% and 66%. The United States and Spain present moderate recovery rates around 51%, while Greece and Azerbaijan struggle with significantly lower recovery rates below 25%. Chile exhibits a minimal recovery rate of just 1.43%.
Future trends to watch for include the adoption of innovative waste management technologies, increased regulations and policies aimed at enhancing waste recovery, and the influence of social and consumer pressures towards more sustainable waste practices. These trends may drive higher recovery rates globally, especially in countries currently trailing behind.
Top countries in Municipal Waste Recovered by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Denmark | 99.96 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 99.39 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 99.28 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 99.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 86.43 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 85.83 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 85.06 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 82.54 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 65.72 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 61.76 | 2023 | View data |
