As of 2024, Germany leads in the final consumption of renewable municipal waste in the European non-metallic minerals sector with 16.34 thousand terajoules. Latvia and Ireland follow equally, showing a rapid increase with a 15.47% and 4.86% rise respectively in 2023. Countries like Hungary and Cyprus displayed significant growth, exhibiting 21.76% and 10.19% increases. Conversely, Poland faced a striking reduction of 42.21%, and Estonia showed a decline of 11.2%. Over the past five years, most countries experienced diversified changes in consumption, though details on CAGR are not specified.
Future trends indicate a heightened focus on sustainable waste management practices across Europe. Emphasis is likely on boosting renewable resources, marked by potential investments in innovative recycling technologies and regulatory support for cleaner waste conversion processes. Germany's leadership in this sector is expected to influence neighboring countries, driving collective regional advancements.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Final Consumption of Renewable Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16,340 | 2023 | +3.06% | +2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 2,160 | 2023 | +13.24% | +15.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 2,160 | 2023 | +5.02% | +4.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 2,010 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 1,880 | 2023 | +11% | +10.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 1,870 | 2023 | +3.39% | -0.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 1,220 | 2023 | +5.17% | +5.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1,140 | 2023 | +43.4% | +21.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 944.31 | 2023 | +5.68% | +3.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 831 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.15% | View data |
