Number of publications per year and geographical coverage

Literature on the climate mitigation potential of circular economy. Of the 131 publications reviewed (2020-March 2025), 14 were published in 2020 compared with 34 in 2024. Most studies focused on developed countries, particularly Europe (30 studies). 24 studies examined the so-called BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), with a notable concentration on China. While 11 studies took a global perspective.