Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Germany
Germany: Recycling of batteries and accumulators was 146,202 Tonne in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
146,202 Tonne
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
2nd
of 35 countries
All-time high
182,841 Tonne
in 2017
All-time low
123,095 Tonne
in 2020
Years of data
10
2014–2023
Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Germany, 2014–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2023, recycling of batteries and accumulators in Germany stood at 146,202 Tonne.
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 Tonne in 2017 and was at its lowest, 123,095 Tonne, in 2020.
That places Germany 2nd out of 35 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Recycling of batteries and accumulators in Germany, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 164,294 Tonne | — |
| 2015 | 181,624 Tonne | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 175,469 Tonne | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 182,841 Tonne | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 161,639 Tonne | -11.6% |
| 2019 | 168,051 Tonne | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 123,095 Tonne | -26.8% |
| 2021 | 170,371 Tonne | +38.4% |
| 2022 | 141,250 Tonne | -17.1% |
| 2023 | 146,202 Tonne | +3.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 146,202 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,880 Tonne, 8.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Germany's 146,202 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 16,880 Tonne, 8.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 172,320 Tonne | 161,639 Tonne | 182,841 Tonne | 6 |
| 2020s | 145,230 Tonne | 123,095 Tonne | 170,371 Tonne | 4 |
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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 Tonne in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest recycling of batteries and accumulators recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 182,841 Tonne in 2017.
- What is the lowest recycling of batteries and accumulators recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 123,095 Tonne in 2020.
- How does Germany rank for recycling of batteries and accumulators?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 35 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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