In 2023, Germany led European non-renewable municipal waste gross inland consumption at 37.97 thousand GWh, showing a marginal rise of 1.03% year-on-year. The UK and France followed with consumption levels of 17.01 and 15.11 thousand GWh, respectively, both experiencing moderate annual increases. Notably, smaller nations like Lithuania and Cyprus recorded substantial growth rates of 24.75% and 17% respectively, indicating a dynamism in less dominant markets. In contrast, the Netherlands and Italy experienced slight declines, highlighting potential areas for improvement.
Future trends to watch in this sector include:
- An increasing emphasis on sustainability, which may lead to reduced consumption of non-renewable municipal waste.
- Emerging technologies that could transform waste processing and energy recovery methods.
- Policy changes driven by EU climate goals could significantly impact consumption patterns across member states.
- Potential variations in waste management strategies among countries could lead to a more diverse consumption landscape.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37,970 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 17,010 | 2023 | +4.27% | +5.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15,110 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 11,120 | 2023 | +3.56% | +4.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 9,890 | 2023 | +1.23% | -0.051% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 9,490 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 5,100 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4,520 | 2023 | +3.73% | +1.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4,420 | 2023 | +1.27% | +1.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3,770 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.85% | View data |
