Germany leads European consumption of renewable municipal waste at 23.95 thousand terajoules, with modest growth of 2.53% in 2023. The UK and Latvia follow, showing significant single-digit increases. Ireland and Bulgaria maintain steady progress, while Cyprus records impressive expansion. Denmark and Finland saw slight contractions; Poland experienced the most significant decrease. Romania and France have minimal contributions, with minor growth, while Hungary's consumption expanded notably, contrasting with Estonia's decline. The past five years exhibited a mixed compound annual growth rate.
Future trends to watch include Germany’s leadership in renewable waste consumption. Expanding policies and technology in smaller countries present potential growth in eco-sustainability practices. Monitoring the UK and Eastern European nations’ adaptation of renewable initiatives could foster upward shifts in this sector's energy utilization.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Renewable Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23,950 | 2023 | +2.63% | +2.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 2,850 | 2023 | +5.36% | +4.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 2,160 | 2023 | +13.24% | +15.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 2,160 | 2023 | +5.02% | +4.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 2,010 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 1,910 | 2023 | +3.21% | -0.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 1,880 | 2023 | +11% | +10.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 1,710 | 2023 | +2.03% | -2.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,520 | 2023 | +2.44% | -9.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 1,340 | 2023 | +6.1% | +0.66% | View data |
