Circular material use rate in Ireland

Ireland: Circular material use rate was 2.0% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
2.0%
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
33rd
of 35 countries
All-time high
2.2%
in 2011
All-time low
1.8%
in 2019
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Circular material use rate in Ireland, 2010–2024

00.511.522010201720242010: 1.9 Percentage2011: 2.2 Percentage2012: 1.9 Percentage2013: 1.9 Percentage2014: 2.2 Percentage2015: 2.1 Percentage2016: 2 Percentage2017: 1.9 Percentage2018: 1.9 Percentage2019: 1.8 Percentage2020: 1.8 Percentage2021: 2 Percentage2022: 2.1 Percentage2023: 2.1 Percentage2024: 2 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Ireland recorded 2.0% for circular material use rate in 2024.

The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, circular material use rate in Ireland peaked at 2.2% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 2019.

Ireland ranks 33rd of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Circular material use rate in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Circular material use rate in Ireland, 2010 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2010 1.9% —
2011 2.2% +15.8%
2012 1.9% -13.6%
2013 1.9% +0.0%
2014 2.2% +15.8%
2015 2.1% -4.5%
2016 2.0% -4.8%
2017 1.9% -5.0%
2018 1.9% +0.0%
2019 1.8% -5.3%
2020 1.8% +0.0%
2021 2.0% +11.1%
2022 2.1% +5.0%
2023 2.1% +0.0%
2024 2.0% -4.8%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 2.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.6%, 23% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 2.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.4%, 21% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.0% 1.8% 2.2% 10
2020s 2.0% 1.8% 2.1% 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 30 Lithuania 4.2% compare
  2. 30 Lithuania 4.2% compare
  3. 32 Portugal 3.0% compare
  4. 33 Finland 2.0% compare
  5. 35 Romania 1.3% compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is circular material use rate in Ireland?
Circular material use rate in Ireland was 2.0% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest circular material use rate recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 2.2% in 2011.
What is the lowest circular material use rate recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 2019.
How does Ireland rank for circular material use rate?
Ireland ranks 33rd out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is circular material use rate rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Circular material use rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Circular material use rate
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 546 data points, 2004–2024
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