An analysis of European recycled packaging waste by country in 2023 - 2024 demonstrates significant variation. Belgium leads with an 80.5% recycling rate, followed closely by Liechtenstein (75.5%) and the Netherlands (74.7%). Southern and Eastern European countries such as Romania (32.5%) and Malta (41.8%) lag behind. The year-on-year trends have been relatively stable, showing minor increases or stagnation in certain regions. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates modest improvements in recycling efforts across most countries.
Future trends to watch include increased regulatory pressures leading to higher recycling targets, innovations in packaging materials, and enhanced recycling technologies that could drive efficiencies and higher recycling rates. These are expected to result in gradual but steady advancements in recycled packaging waste percentages across European countries.
Top countries in Recycled Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 80.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Liechtenstein | 75.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 74.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Cyprus | 73.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 72.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 71.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 71.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 70.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 70.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 69.1 | 2023 | View data |
