In 2023, Romania led in European waste disposal to controlled landfills with a modest increase of 3.05%. Conversely, Germany and Spain saw significant reductions, by 4.91% and 6.99% respectively. The UK recorded the largest decrease at 33.29%. This indicates a trend towards reducing landfill waste in major economies. Lesser economies like Luxembourg bucked the trend, growing by 10.55%, suggesting varying adherence to environmental goals.
Future trends might focus on enhanced recycling initiatives and stricter regulations, reducing landfill reliance. Countries may pivot towards circular economy models, merging environmental benefits with economic opportunities.
Top countries in Domestic Processed Output of Waste Disposed to Controlled Landfills Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 32.05 | 2023 | +5.08% | +3.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 13.01 | 2023 | +1.2% | -2.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 10.86 | 2023 | +4.74% | -3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 8 | 2023 | -0.67% | +1.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5.98 | 2023 | +2.75% | -0.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.94 | 2023 | -6.81% | -4.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 5.45 | 2023 | -1.2% | -2.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.44 | 2023 | -5.77% | -6.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 1.88 | 2023 | +6.4% | -0.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 1.69 | 2023 | -6.76% | -7.32% | View data |
