🥇Gold Has An 86% Recycling Rate According to Latest Available Data

What We’re Showing:

A chart ranking the end-of-life recycling rate (EOL-RR) of commonly used metals in the economy, per 2021 data from the International Energy Agency.

What is “End-of-life Recycling Rate?”

The percentage of a material or product that is recycled or recovered at the end of its useful life, rather than being disposed of in landfills or incinerated.

Key Takeaways

According to the Boston Consulting Group, between 1995–2014, one-third of total gold supply was met through recycling.

Gold's high value encourages extensive recovery efforts, contributing significantly to its sustainable use and conservation.