Germany leads in renewable municipal waste production in Europe, maintaining a modest growth of 1.02% in 2023. The United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands follow, with notable increases in the UK (5.32%) and Netherlands (3.5%). Italy and Denmark experienced slight declines, while Eastern European countries like Latvia and Slovakia saw significant growth, indicating expanding waste-to-energy initiatives. Smaller nations like Cyprus show rapid increases, albeit from smaller base values.
Future trends to watch include further expansion of waste-to-energy solutions in Eastern Europe, driven by policy and technology advancements. The focus on circular economy principles may also drive innovation and efficiency across the continent.
Top countries in Renewable Municipal Waste Production Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.02 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12.11 | 2023 | +4.19% | +5.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.55 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 7.88 | 2023 | +1.18% | +3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.29 | 2023 | -0.58% | -0.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.68 | 2023 | -0.57% | +0.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 4.13 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.67 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 3.52 | 2023 | +3.89% | +2.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.64 | 2023 | +2.08% | +3.04% | View data |
