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
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15,666 Tonne | 13,610 Tonne | 17,573 Tonne | 6 |
| 2020s | 8,551 Tonne | 4,095 Tonne | 15,432 Tonne | 4 |
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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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