Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Germany

Germany: Recycling of batteries and accumulators was 146,202 in 2023. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2023)
146,202
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
2nd
of 27 countries
All-time high
182,841
in 2017
All-time low
123,095
in 2020
Years of data
10
2014–2023

Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Germany, 2014–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k2014201820232014: 164.3k2015: 181.6k2016: 175.5k2017: 182.8k2018: 161.6k2019: 168.1k2020: 123.1k2021: 170.4k2022: 141.2k2023: 146.2k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2023, recycling of batteries and accumulators in Germany stood at 146,202.

That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and down 11.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, recycling of batteries and accumulators in Germany peaked at 182,841 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 123,095, in 2020.

That places Germany 2nd out of 27 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 172,320 161,639 182,841 6
2020s 145,230 123,095 170,371 4

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 1 Spain 199,181 compare
  2. 3 France 143,623 compare
  3. 4 Poland 93,789 compare
  4. 5 Italy 91,384 compare

See the full ranking of 28 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is recycling of batteries and accumulators in Germany?
Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Germany was 146,202 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest recycling of batteries and accumulators recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 182,841 in 2017.
What is the lowest recycling of batteries and accumulators recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 123,095 in 2020.
How does Germany rank for recycling of batteries and accumulators?
Germany ranks 2nd out of 27 countries with data for 2023.
Is recycling of batteries and accumulators rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Germany 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
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
28 places, 270 data points, 2011–2023
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