Hungary vs Sweden: Trade in recyclable raw materials
Hungary
1.64 million Tonne
in 2025
Sweden
1.37 million Tonne
in 2025
Hungary rank
12th
Sweden rank
14th
Trade in recyclable raw materials over time
- Hungary
- Sweden
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 1.64 million Tonne against 1.37 million Tonne in Sweden, a difference of 275,760 Tonne.
That makes Hungary's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Sweden ahead.
Hungary ranks 12th and Sweden ranks 14th of 27 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.07 million Tonne | 1.13 million Tonne | 62,114 Tonne | Sweden |
| 2010s | 1.48 million Tonne | 1.16 million Tonne | 325,983 Tonne | Hungary |
| 2020s | 1.60 million Tonne | 1.09 million Tonne | 508,065 Tonne | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher trade in recyclable raw materials, Hungary or Sweden?
- Hungary, at 1.64 million Tonne against 1.37 million Tonne in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in trade in recyclable raw materials between Hungary and Sweden?
- 275,760 Tonne, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Sweden?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
- How do Hungary and Sweden rank globally for trade in recyclable raw materials?
- Hungary ranks 12th and Sweden ranks 14th of 27 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Trade in recyclable raw materials. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.