# Recycling Rates by Country

> Municipal waste recycling rate by EU country, 2023. Germany leads at 68.7%, Romania lowest at 12.4%, EU average 47.7%. Source: European Environment Agency.

Recycling Rates by Country: EU Municipal Waste 2023 | Euronomy

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In 2023, EU countries recycled **47.7%** of their municipal waste on average. Germany led at 68.7%, followed by Austria, Slovenia and the Netherlands, while Romania recorded the lowest share at just 12.4%.

The chart below shows the municipal waste recycling rate for each EU member state in 2023. Source: [European Environment Agency](https://www.eea.europa.eu).