The volume of waste generated by water supply, sewerage, and waste management in Germany stood at 11.31 million metric tons in 2023. Analyzing the trend from 2014 to 2023, there is a clear decline in waste volume. Between 2014 and 2023, the sector experienced notable fluctuations with a peak in 2016 (14.62 million metric tons) followed by a steady decrease. The year-on-year variation highlights significant decreases over the last two years at -3.27% in 2023 and -3.19% in 2022.
The CAGR over the last five years (2019-2023) shows an average annual decline of -3.19%. Forecast data predicts a continued downward trend, projecting a 5-year CAGR of -3.08% leading to a volume of 9.28 million metric tons by 2028, representing a -14.48% growth rate over this period.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in waste management technologies and new regulations that could further reduce waste volumes. Population growth and economic activities also remain key factors influencing these projections.
