In 2022, approximately 302 kilograms of waste per capita was recycled in Germany, the highest figure among OECD countries. Denmark ranked a close second, with some 300 kilograms per capita. In contrast, less than 10 kilograms of waste per capita was recycled in Costa Rica and Chile.
Municipal waste recycled per capita in selected countries worldwide as of 2022
(in kilograms)
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Sensoneo. (March 17, 2022). Municipal waste recycled per capita in selected countries worldwide as of 2022 (in kilograms) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1478451/recycled-municipal-waste-per-capita-by-country/
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