In 2023, Italy's non-renewable municipal waste gross heat production stood at approximately 1.51 thousand gigawatt hours. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady increase in production, starting at 1.54 and growing to 1.66 thousand gigawatt hours by 2028. Year-on-year variations reflect consistent growth of approximately 1.95%-2% per annum. The 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 1.9%, indicating gradual growth in this sector.

Future trends to watch for include the impact of regulatory shifts and technology advancements on non-renewable waste processing. Developments in waste-to-energy technologies and increased environmental regulations could influence the trajectory of future production levels.