In 2024, Germany leads with 37.97 thousand GWh of non-renewable municipal waste, dominating European production. The UK and France follow, with values of 17.01 and 15.11 thousand GWh. Notable trends in 2023 include a significant increase in Cyprus (68.37%) and Lithuania (27.17%), while Italy and Denmark saw slight declines. Over the past five years, continuous moderate growth has been observed across Europe, with specific nations like Slovakia showing remarkable advancements.
Future trends to monitor include potential regulatory impacts on waste-to-energy operations and shifts towards renewable waste management practices. Additionally, technology advancements in waste processing could alter production dynamics across the continent.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37,970 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 17,010 | 2023 | +4.27% | +5.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15,110 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9,490 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 8,740 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 8,570 | 2023 | +2.02% | +1.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4,520 | 2023 | +3.73% | +1.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4,420 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 4,420 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3,810 | 2023 | +2.27% | +3.01% | View data |
