Japan - Municipal Waste Recycling Rate
Since 2014, Japan Municipal Waste Recycling Rate remained stable. At 20.9 Percent of Treated Waste in 2019, the country was ranked number 31 among other countries in Municipal Waste Recycling Rate. Japan is overtaken by Israel, which was ranked number 30 at 21.9 Percent of Treated Waste and is followed by Greece at 18.9 Percent of Treated Waste. Slovenia lead the ranking with 78 Percent of Treated Waste in 2019, an increase of 4.8points compared to 2018. Germany, South Korea and Austria respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Turkey recorded the best 5 years average growth at +84.5points per year, while Estonia was the worst growing country at -2.1points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Treated Waste |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 20.90 |
| 2018 | 20.80 |
| 2017 | 20.70 |
| 2016 | 20.50 |
| 2015 | 20.80 |
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How does Japan rank in Municipal Waste Recycling Rate?
| # | 34 Countries | Percent of Treated Waste | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Slovenia
|
78.00 % | 2019 | +4.8 % | +16.0 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Germany
|
68.30 % | 2019 | +0.6 % | +0.8 % | View data | |
| 30 |
#30
Israel
|
21.90 % | 2019 | +1.4 % | +3.8 % | View data | |
| 31 |
#31
Japan
|
20.90 % | 2019 | +0.5 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 32 |
#32
Greece
|
18.90 % | 2019 | +1.6 % | +4.2 % | View data | |