Switzerland - Municipal Waste Recycling Rate
Since 2014, Switzerland Municipal Waste Recycling Rate was down by 0.2points year on year. At 52.9 Percent of Treated Waste in 2019, the country was ranked number 9 comparing other countries in Municipal Waste Recycling Rate. Switzerland is overtaken by Belgium, which was number 8 with 53.9 Percent of Treated Waste and is followed by Luxembourg with 48.9 Percent of Treated Waste. Slovenia topped the ranking with 78 Percent of Treated Waste in 2019, that is an increase of 4.8points compared to 2018. Germany, South Korea and Austria respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Turkey witnessed the best average annual growth at +84.5points per year, while Estonia recorded the worst performance at -2.1points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Treated Waste |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 52.90 |
| 2018 | 52.70 |
| 2017 | 52.50 |
| 2016 | 52.50 |
| 2015 | 52.70 |
How does Switzerland 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 | |
| 8 |
#8
Belgium
|
53.90 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 9 |
#9
Switzerland
|
52.90 % | 2019 | +0.4 % | -0.2 % | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
Luxembourg
|
48.90 % | 2019 | +0.4 % | +0.5 % | View data | |