In 2023, Germany led European final consumption of renewable municipal waste with a value of 24.0 thousand terajoules, marking a modest increase of 2.44% year-on-year. France witnessed a significant leap of 15.92%, reaching 5.24 thousand terajoules. Noteworthy growth was also seen in Latvia and Hungary with increases of 15.47% and 21.76%, respectively. Meanwhile, Denmark and Finland showed declining consumption rates. Overall, the past five years illustrated dynamic trends with Slovakia showing the highest CAGR due to substantial growth recently.
Looking ahead, trends to monitor include:
- The stabilization or further expansion in major markets like Germany and France.
- Increasing investments in infrastructure and technology adoption in Eastern European countries.
- Potential fluctuations in renewable waste consumption due to regulatory shifts and environmental policies across Europe.
Top countries in Final Consumption of Renewable Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24,000 | 2023 | +2.44% | +2.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 5,240 | 2023 | +8.5% | +15.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,990 | 2023 | +3.93% | +3.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 2,160 | 2023 | +13.24% | +15.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 2,160 | 2023 | +5.02% | +4.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 2,140 | 2023 | +1.5% | -1.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 2,010 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 1,880 | 2023 | +11% | +10.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1,810 | 2023 | +2.5% | +0.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1,780 | 2023 | +2.36% | -2.25% | View data |
