In 2024, South Korea leads the global municipal waste recycling efforts with a 54% recycling rate, showcasing a significant commitment to environmental sustainability. Belarus and Slovakia follow with 42.57% and 37.39% respectively, indicating robust recycling initiatives in Eastern Europe. Lithuania and Sweden are also noteworthy with recycling rates over 32%. Meanwhile, countries like Costa Rica and Chile lag significantly with sub-5% recycling rates, demonstrating a potential for growth and improvement in municipal waste management.
Over recent years, steady improvements have been seen in overall recycling rates, reflecting growing environmental awareness and improved waste management infrastructures across various regions. However, structural challenges remain, especially in lower-performing countries.
Future trends to watch include the adoption of advanced recycling technologies, governmental policy shifts towards sustainability, and increased public-private partnerships to boost recycling rates globally. Monitoring these trends will be crucial to understanding shifts in municipal waste recycling efficiencies and overall environmental impact.
Top countries in Municipal Waste Recycled by Country
# | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
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1 | 1 South Korea | 54 | 2023 | View data |
2 | 2 Belarus | 42.57 | 2023 | View data |
3 | 3 Slovakia | 37.39 | 2023 | View data |
4 | 4 Lithuania | 32.7 | 2023 | View data |
5 | 5 Sweden | 32.4 | 2023 | View data |
6 | 6 Czech Republic | 32.16 | 2023 | View data |
7 | 7 Ireland | 30.52 | 2023 | View data |
8 | 8 Poland | 28.83 | 2023 | View data |
9 | 9 Hungary | 28.35 | 2023 | View data |
10 | 10 Netherlands | 28.29 | 2023 | View data |