In 2023, Germany led in non-renewable municipal waste consumption in Europe, accounting for the largest share. The UK and France followed, reflecting robust waste-to-energy practices. Countries like Sweden, Finland, and Hungary showed significant year-on-year growth, at 4.86%, 3.73%, and a notable 8.08% respectively, indicating expanding waste-to-energy capacity. Conversely, Spain and Italy experienced declines. Lithuania led in growth with a 24.86% surge, marking efforts to boost waste-to-energy initiatives.
Future trends to watch include increasing investments in waste management technologies, policies encouraging circular economies, and shifts towards renewable alternatives potentially lowering reliance on non-renewable waste consumption.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Inland Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.96 | 2023 | +0.96% | +0.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12.74 | 2023 | +4.27% | +5.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.31 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 8.33 | 2023 | +3.56% | +4.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.39 | 2023 | +0.95% | -0.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.14 | 2023 | -0.58% | -0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.84 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.32 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.31 | 2023 | +2.77% | +0.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.84 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.94% | View data |
