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    Go to target 12.4: Responsible management of chemicals and waste Go to target 12.4
    Target 12.5: Target 12.5

    Target 12.5

    By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.

    Go to target 12.6 Go to target 12.6: Encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices and sustainability reporting

    Indicators

    12.5.1: Recycling rate

    National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
    Area: Total  |  Unit: -
    2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
    Waste collected for materials recovery (million tonnes)7.06.76.97.47.67.77.69.08.88.69.09.09.3
    National Recycling rate (per cent)62.265.066.167.668.669.267.772.271.971.973.073.774.4

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    Definition

    The indicator is calculated by Statistics Denmark based on the Waste Accounts. Soil waste is not included.

    Last updated:

    17-09-2025
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