In 2023, the renewable municipal waste production in Austria stood at 8.93 thousand terajoules. The year-on-year variation in 2023 was 2.54%, while the five-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2019 to 2023 was 3.19%. Historical data from 2013 shows fluctuating year-on-year changes and CAGRs, indicating periods of both growth and decline. For instance, 2014 saw a significant year-on-year increase of 24.86%, while 2017 experienced a steep decline of 11.77%. However, from 2022 to 2023, more modest and consistent growth can be observed.
Looking ahead, the forecast through 2028 suggests continued growth with an average CAGR of 1.77%. The cumulative forecast growth rate over these five years is expected to be approximately 9.18%. This indicates a stable upward trend in renewable municipal waste production, though at a slightly slower pace compared to previous years.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in waste processing and recycling, policy changes that might impact waste management, and societal shifts towards more sustainable practices that could influence both the volume and composition of municipal waste.
