Municipal waste landfill rates in Europe by country

Cluster columns chart shows development in landfill rate of municipal waste in European countries in 2010 and 2022. Data is presented in descending order according to 2022 data values. Line chart represents EU landfill target for 2035.

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Data for 2009 is shown instead of 2010 for Denmark. Data for 2021 is shown instead of 2022 for Czechia. Data for 2021 is shown instead of 2022 for Greece. Data for 2020 is shown instead of 2022 for Ireland.
The landfill rate is calculated as a percentage of municipal waste generated that is landfilled. Data is presented in descending order according to 2022 data values.
Vertical line represents the target for the year 2035 according to the Landfill Directive (1999/31/EC).

Diversion of waste from landfill in Europe

Municipal waste landfill rates in Europe by country

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