Material flows for circular economy - Sankey diagram data in Germany
Germany: Material flows for circular economy - Sankey diagram data was 20,182 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
20,182 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
1st
of 35 countries
All-time high
21,733 Thousand tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
18,734 Thousand tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
15
2010–2024
Material flows for circular economy - Sankey diagram data in Germany, 2010–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
Germany recorded 20,182 Thousand tonnes for material flows for circular economy - sankey diagram data in 2024.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, material flows for circular economy - sankey diagram data in Germany peaked at 21,733 Thousand tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 18,734 Thousand tonnes, in 2023.
That places Germany 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Material flows for circular economy - Sankey diagram data in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,212 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 20,731 Thousand tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 20,513 Thousand tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 20,256 Thousand tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 20,751 Thousand tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 20,034 Thousand tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 20,051 Thousand tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 20,838 Thousand tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 20,418 Thousand tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 20,173 Thousand tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 19,892 Thousand tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 21,733 Thousand tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 20,971 Thousand tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 18,734 Thousand tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2024 | 20,182 Thousand tonnes | +7.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 20,182 Thousand tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,584 Thousand tonnes, 7.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Germany's 20,182 Thousand tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,510 Thousand tonnes, 8.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20,298 Thousand tonnes | 19,212 Thousand tonnes | 20,838 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,302 Thousand tonnes | 18,734 Thousand tonnes | 21,733 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 2 Netherlands 16,429 Thousand tonnes compare
- 2 Netherlands 16,429 Thousand tonnes compare
- 4 Spain 12,766 Thousand tonnes compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is material flows for circular economy - sankey diagram data in Germany?
- Material flows for circular economy - sankey diagram data in Germany was 20,182 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest material flows for circular economy - sankey diagram data recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 21,733 Thousand tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest material flows for circular economy - sankey diagram data recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,734 Thousand tonnes in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for material flows for circular economy - sankey diagram data?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is material flows for circular economy - sankey diagram data rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Material flows for circular economy - Sankey diagram data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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