The 2023 data highlights Germany leading in non-renewable municipal waste production in Europe, constituting 29.48% of the share. The United Kingdom and France follow, showing notable yet smaller shares. While most countries experienced minor fluctuations, Cyprus and Lithuania saw significant annual growths of 68.37% and 24.82%, respectively. Poland's share growth indicates its rising waste generation compared to Italy and Spain, which slightly declined.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential regulatory changes impacting waste management across the EU.
- Technological advancements in waste-to-energy conversion.
- Increasing emphasis on sustainable practices that could reduce non-renewable waste generation.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Production Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.48 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13.21 | 2023 | +4.27% | +5.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.73 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.46 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.81 | 2023 | +1.12% | +1.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.66 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.43 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.37 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.34 | 2023 | +3.73% | +1.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.96 | 2023 | +2.35% | +3.04% | View data |
