In 2023, Germany led in the share of European non-renewable municipal waste available for final consumption with 41.8 terajoules. Poland (14.46) and the United Kingdom (10.47) followed. Notable changes included Slovakia's substantial 127% increase and Estonia's 73.2% rise. France showed a 15.92% increase while Hungary grew by 29.7%. Conversely, Ireland and Denmark experienced declines of 0.43% and 1.45%, respectively. Some countries showed no change, such as Finland and Belgium. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years underlines a varied scenario with fluctuations in trends across countries.
Future trends to watch include potential policy shifts towards sustainable waste management and energy recovery solutions, which may impact these trends. The ability of countries to innovate in non-renewable waste reduction and recycling will play a pivotal role in shaping future consumption shares, potentially reducing reliance on non-renewable resources within their energy mixes.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Available for Final Consumption Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 41.8 | 2023 | +2.44% | +2.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 14.46 | 2023 | +3.11% | +1.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.47 | 2023 | +2.01% | +1.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.18 | 2023 | +8.5% | +15.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 3.93 | 2023 | -1.33% | -0.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 3.1 | 2023 | +1.65% | -1.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 3.09 | 2023 | +11.2% | +17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 2.89 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.71 | 2023 | +2.08% | -1.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.22 | 2023 | +2.27% | View data |
