In 2023, France led Europe with 1.35 thousand Gigawatthours in non-renewable waste consumption, followed by the UK with 0.51 and the Netherlands with 0.43. Notably, Slovakia experienced significant growth with a 125.81% increase. The UK and Belgium grew modestly, while the Netherlands and Denmark showed declines. Over five years, Poland displayed a strong upward trend with a substantial average annual increase. Despite variations, countries like Norway and Finland maintained stable consumption patterns.
Future trends to watch include potential policy shifts towards renewable energy sources that could alter consumption patterns, and technological advancements that may further decrease reliance on non-renewable waste across Europe.
Top countries in Commercial and Public Services Final Consumption of Non-Renewable Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,350 | 2023 | +3.36% | +13.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 512.8 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 433.1 | 2023 | +3.1% | -0.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 396.29 | 2023 | +2.59% | +2.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 352.33 | 2023 | +2.73% | +1.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 236.05 | 2023 | +11.21% | +31.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 218.56 | 2023 | +2.48% | +1.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 130.45 | 2023 | +4.16% | +125.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 124.44 | 2023 | +3.73% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 80.46 | 2023 | +2.96% | -1.67% | View data |