Germany vs Poland: Recycling of batteries and accumulators

Germany
146,202 Tonne
in 2023
Poland
93,789 Tonne
in 2023
Germany rank
2nd
Poland rank
4th

Recycling of batteries and accumulators over time

  • Germany
  • Poland
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 146,202 Tonne against 93,789 Tonne in Poland, a difference of 52,413 Tonne.

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

Across all 10 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 2nd and Poland ranks 4th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Poland Difference Ahead
2010s 172,320 Tonne 68,338 Tonne 103,981 Tonne Germany
2020s 145,230 Tonne 94,216 Tonne 51,013 Tonne Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher recycling of batteries and accumulators, Germany or Poland?
Germany, at 146,202 Tonne against 93,789 Tonne in Poland as of 2023.
What is the difference in recycling of batteries and accumulators between Germany and Poland?
52,413 Tonne, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Poland?
10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
How do Germany and Poland rank globally for recycling of batteries and accumulators?
Germany ranks 2nd and Poland ranks 4th of 35 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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About this data

Indicator
Recycling of batteries and accumulators
Unit
Tonne
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 350 data points, 2011–2023
Last refreshed