Germany vs Italy: Recycling of batteries and accumulators

Germany
146,202
in 2023
Italy
91,384
in 2023
Germany rank
2nd
Italy rank
5th

Recycling of batteries and accumulators over time

  • Germany
  • Italy
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 146,202 against 91,384 in Italy, a difference of 54,818.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.6 times Italy's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 2nd and Italy ranks 5th of 27 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
2010s 172,320 145,671 26,649 Germany
2020s 145,230 101,492 43,738 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher recycling of batteries and accumulators, Germany or Italy?
Germany, at 146,202 against 91,384 in Italy as of 2023.
What is the difference in recycling of batteries and accumulators between Germany and Italy?
54,818, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for recycling of batteries and accumulators?
Germany ranks 2nd and Italy ranks 5th of 27 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Recycling of batteries and accumulators. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Recycling of batteries and accumulators
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
28 places, 270 data points, 2011–2023
Last refreshed