In 2024, Liechtenstein leads Europe with the highest per capita recycled metal packaging waste at 15.19 kg, followed by Cyprus (11 kg) and Belgium (10.49 kg). The largest reduction occurred in Croatia, which dropped to 1.01 kg per capita. Over the last year, there have been notable increases in Liechtenstein (6.86%) and Poland (7.36%), while Portugal saw a growth of 4.84%. Conversely, the Netherlands experienced a decline of 2.34%, and Denmark decreased by 2.82%. The CAGR over the past five years indicates a steady but variable growth across different countries.
Looking towards the future, trends to watch include advances in recycling technologies, stricter regulations, and increased consumer awareness. These factors may further influence recycling rates and distributions across Europe.
Top countries in Recycled Metal Packaging Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Liechtenstein | 15.19 | 2023 | +15.34% | +6.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Cyprus | 11 | 2023 | +2.9% | +3.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 10.49 | 2023 | +0.095% | 0% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 10.41 | 2023 | 0% | -2.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 10.13 | 2023 | 0% | -1.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 9.58 | 2023 | +0.1% | +3.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 9.53 | 2023 | +1.49% | -1.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 8.5 | 2023 | +5.2% | +1.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 7.86 | 2023 | +0.9% | +1.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 7.72 | 2023 | +0.92% | -1.81% | View data |
