In 2024, Ireland leads European countries in generating plastic packaging waste with 75.98 kilograms per capita, followed by Norway (52.93), Hungary (50.54), and Iceland (50.18). Notably, Ireland's year-on-year percentage change is 6.97%, indicating a rising trend in waste generation. Hungary (7.72%) and Poland (6.8%) also show significant year-on-year increases. Conversely, Denmark (-1.28%) and Luxembourg (-3.24%) reveal declining trends.
Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) highlights that countries such as Hungary, Ireland, and Poland have notable upward trends, indicating increasing challenges in managing plastic packaging waste. Countries with negative or minimal growth demonstrate relatively stable or successful waste management practices.
Future trends to watch in European Generated Plastic Packaging Waste include:
- Efforts towards achieving EU’s Green Deal targets may reduce per capita figures.
- Technological advancements in recycling and waste management could influence waste generation trends.
- Legislative changes aiming at reducing single-use plastics may significantly impact waste generation rates across various countries.
- Public awareness and behavior shifts towards sustainability could alter future waste generation patterns.
Top countries in Generated Plastic Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 75.98 | 2023 | +1.56% | +6.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 52.93 | 2023 | +4.13% | +4.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 50.54 | 2023 | +6.53% | +7.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 50.18 | 2023 | +5.35% | +1.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 46.25 | 2023 | +0.22% | +2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 42.12 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 41.86 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 40.21 | 2023 | +0.53% | -1.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 38.47 | 2023 | +0.078% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 38.41 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.66% | View data |
