Here are the top ten paper recycling countries in the world, as of 2021, based on data from the CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) and the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency):
- Germany – 74.9%
- Sweden – 71.3%
- Norway – 70.6%
- Japan – 68.0%
- South Korea – 59.6%
- Switzerland – 56.0%
- Netherlands – 53.9%
- Belgium – 53.0%
- Austria – 49.8%
- United States – 66.2% (2019 data)
World Top Ten Paper Recycling Countries |
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| Country | Production Per 1,000 People(Tonnes) | ||||
| Switzerland | 167.36 | ||||
| Sweden | 164.61 | ||||
| Austria | 157.77 | ||||
| Netherlands | 155.30 | ||||
| USA | 144.14 | ||||
| Germany | 140.55 | ||||
| Finland | 134.80 | ||||
| Japan | 116.55 | ||||
| Norway | 98.26 | ||||
| France | 93.62 | ||||
Top Ten – Other Maps |