Denmark vs Switzerland: Municipal waste recycled
Denmark
2.16 million
in 2022
Switzerland
3.10 million
in 2022
Denmark rank
21st
Switzerland rank
18th
Municipal waste recycled over time
- Denmark
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 3.10 million against 2.16 million in Denmark, a difference of 938,000.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.4 times Denmark's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 21st and Switzerland ranks 18th of 86 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.64 million | 2.50 million | 857,400 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 2.18 million | 3.06 million | 877,889 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 2.30 million | 3.17 million | 878,667 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher municipal waste recycled, Denmark or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 3.10 million against 2.16 million in Denmark as of 2022.
- What is the difference in municipal waste recycled between Denmark and Switzerland?
- 938,000, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Switzerland?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Denmark and Switzerland rank globally for municipal waste recycled?
- Denmark ranks 21st and Switzerland ranks 18th of 86 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Municipal waste recycled. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.