kg of plastic packaging waste per person per year in the EU

Every EU resident generates about 35 kg of plastic packaging waste a year.

Impact: Economy

Value: 35.3
Unit: kg per person
Data year: 2023
Trend: Rising
Source name: Eurostat
Source link: ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20251022-1
Confidence: Evidence: High
Verified on: 22 September 2026

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