In 2023, Germany led European non-renewable municipal waste gross electricity production with 21.39 thousand terajoules, despite a slight decrease of 0.73% from the previous year. The UK saw a significant year-on-year increase of 5.49%, reaching 16.47 thousand terajoules. Italy, France, and the Netherlands experienced marginal decreases. Sweden and Denmark recorded positive growths of 2.86% and 3.35%, respectively. Notably, Lithuania and Slovakia exhibited impressive growth rates of 44.86% and 35.2%. Poland also showed a substantial increase of 14.85%, reflecting growing contributions in Eastern Europe.
Future trends to watch include potential regulatory changes focused on sustainability and increased emphasis on renewable alternatives. Emerging infrastructure investments and innovative technology adoption will likely influence these figures over the coming years. Additionally, Eastern European countries may continue to show vigorous growth as they enhance their municipal waste energy capabilities.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Electricity Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21,390 | 2023 | +1.16% | -0.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16,470 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 8,250 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7,650 | 2023 | -0.084% | -0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6,940 | 2023 | +1.04% | -0.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6,340 | 2023 | +2.87% | +2.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3,210 | 2023 | +1% | +1.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2,990 | 2023 | +2.33% | +3.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2,730 | 2023 | +2.56% | -0.043% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2,680 | 2023 | +23.27% | +14.85% | View data |
