Germany vs Poland: Recycling of batteries and accumulators

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

Recycling of batteries and accumulators over time

  • Germany
  • Poland
50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k201420182023

How they compare

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

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 27 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 68,338 103,981 Germany
2020s 145,230 94,216 51,013 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 against 93,789 in Poland as of 2023.
What is the difference in recycling of batteries and accumulators between Germany and Poland?
52,413, 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 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