Global Municipal Waste Recycled by Country shows significant variation, with the United States leading the chart at 65.31 million metric tons in 2024. Germany and South Africa follow with 25.3 and 14.2 million metric tons, respectively. Italy, Japan, and Spain are also notable recyclers, with figures at 9.83, 7.82, and 4.46 million metric tons. Smaller but notable contributions come from Poland, Netherlands, and Australia, ranging from 2.58 to 4.01 million metric tons. Several countries like Finland, Croatia, and Romania, contribute less than 1 million metric tons.
Year-on-year variations from 2023 to 2024 provide insight into short-term trends:
- Significant increases: Czech Republic (13.84%), Slovakia (13.34%), Chile (13.61%)
- Notable improvements: Poland (4.19%), Ireland (4.83%)
- Declines: Japan (-1.12%), Australia (-3.28%), Finland (-0.27%)
- Stable/Growth Rates: United States (0.83%), Germany (0.48%), Italy (2.53%), Spain (2.2%)
Future trends to watch in Global Municipal Waste Recycling include potential increases in countries with robust growth rates like Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland. Innovations in recycling technology and policy shifts could further improve recycling rates, while economic or policy changes might impact countries currently displaying growth or declines. Environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives will likely play a significant role in shaping the global recycling landscape.
Top countries in Municipal Waste Recycled by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 65,310 | 2023 | +0.85% | +0.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 25,300 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Africa | 14,200 | 2021 | -58.54% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9,830 | 2023 | +5.33% | +2.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 7,820 | 2023 | -0.98% | -1.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4,460 | 2023 | +1.63% | +2.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4,010 | 2023 | +4.31% | +4.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2,580 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 2,400 | 2023 | -4.12% | -3.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2,210 | 2023 | +9.57% | +13.84% | View data |
