European Non-Renewable Waste Production Share by Country (Terajoules)

In 2023, Germany led European non-renewable waste production at 25.5 terajoules, followed by France, the UK, and Italy. Significant year-on-year growth occurred in Lithuania (25.29%) and Croatia (23.94%), while Denmark and Norway saw slight declines. Key five-year trends include Lithuania's remarkable 25.29% jump and Roman growth at 5.32%. Germany and France showed modest increases around 0.6% and 0.64%, respectively. Over the period, central and eastern European countries like Romania and Slovakia experienced considerable upward CAGRs, reflecting their evolving waste production capabilities and rising industrial activity.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Efforts towards waste reduction and recycling programs, potentially reducing future production.
• Technological and policy advancements influencing non-renewable waste management.
• Potential shifts in the energy landscape affecting non-renewable waste generation.