Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Denmark

Denmark: Recycling of batteries and accumulators was 15,432 Tonne in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
15,432 Tonne
Change on year
up 276.9%
World rank
18th
of 35 countries
All-time high
17,573 Tonne
in 2018
All-time low
4,095 Tonne
in 2021
Years of data
10
2014–2023

Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Denmark, 2014–2023

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2014201820232014: 17.1k Tonne2015: 13.6k Tonne2016: 13.6k Tonne2017: 16.7k Tonne2018: 17.6k Tonne2019: 15.4k Tonne2020: 10.6k Tonne2021: 4.1k Tonne2022: 4.1k Tonne2023: 15.4k Tonne

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.

Analysis

Denmark recorded 15,432 Tonne for recycling of batteries and accumulators in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 276.9% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recycling of batteries and accumulators in Denmark peaked at 17,573 Tonne in 2018 and was at its lowest, 4,095 Tonne, in 2021.

Denmark ranks 18th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Denmark, 2014 to 2023.
Year Tonne Change
2014 17,095 Tonne —
2015 13,610 Tonne -20.4%
2016 13,617 Tonne +0.1%
2017 16,737 Tonne +22.9%
2018 17,573 Tonne +5.0%
2019 15,365 Tonne -12.6%
2020 10,581 Tonne -31.1%
2021 4,095 Tonne -61.3%
2022 4,095 Tonne +0.0%
2023 15,432 Tonne +276.8%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 15,432 Tonne is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,880 Tonne, 91% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 15,432 Tonne is below the median for high income countries, which is 16,880 Tonne, 91% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 15,666 Tonne 13,610 Tonne 17,573 Tonne 6
2020s 8,551 Tonne 4,095 Tonne 15,432 Tonne 4

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 15 Norway 16,880 Tonne compare
  2. 16 Austria 16,226 Tonne compare
  3. 17 Bulgaria 15,621 Tonne compare
  4. 19 Netherlands 14,708 Tonne compare
  5. 19 Netherlands 14,708 Tonne compare
  6. 21 Slovenia 11,795 Tonne compare
  7. 21 Slovenia 11,795 Tonne compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is recycling of batteries and accumulators in Denmark?
Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Denmark was 15,432 Tonne in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest recycling of batteries and accumulators recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 17,573 Tonne in 2018.
What is the lowest recycling of batteries and accumulators recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 4,095 Tonne in 2021.
How does Denmark rank for recycling of batteries and accumulators?
Denmark ranks 18th out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
Is recycling of batteries and accumulators rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Recycling of batteries and accumulators. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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