The data for 2024 reveals Germany as the dominant player in non-renewable municipal waste consumption, reaching 42.85 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. Poland, the United Kingdom, and France follow with values of 14.37, 10.59, and 7.89 respectively. Notable changes in 2023 include substantial increases in Slovakia and Estonia, with growth rates of 123.01% and 77.23%. Conversely, Denmark and the Netherlands saw declines of 1.27% and 1.64%. Over the last five years, varied trends indicate dynamic shifts in waste handling and consumption across Europe.
Future trends to watch include the potential for policy-driven decreases in non-renewable waste as sustainability efforts strengthen, particularly in countries with negative or low growth rates. Additionally, innovations in waste conversion technologies may change the landscape, thus influencing future consumption patterns across the continent.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Available for Final Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 42.85 | 2023 | +2.83% | +2.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 14.37 | 2023 | +2.83% | +0.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.59 | 2023 | +2% | +1.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.89 | 2023 | +0.38% | +12.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 3.98 | 2023 | -0.99% | -0.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 3.14 | 2023 | +2.14% | -1.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 3.13 | 2023 | +11.2% | +17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 2.99 | 2023 | +2.82% | +1.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.63 | 2023 | +0.69% | -1.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.27 | 2023 | +2.87% | View data |
