In 2023, Germany led European non-renewable municipal waste consumption at 28.23 terajoules, followed by the United Kingdom with 12.65, and France at 11.23. The Netherlands and Italy showed minimal variations, while Hungary and Lithuania reported significant increases of 7.63% and 27.42%, respectively. Sweden's consumption grew by 4.86%, underscoring a steady rise. Conversely, Italy and Spain showed declines. Slovakia and Cyprus experienced notable growth at 19.95% and 17%, respectively.
Looking forward, an increase in environmental regulations and advances in recycling technology may influence the non-renewable waste consumption landscape. Countries may focus on waste reduction, increased recycling, and energy recovery from waste incineration. Continued emphasis on circular economy practices and international initiatives might reshape future statistics, encouraging more sustainable waste management solutions.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Inland Consumption Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 28.23 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12.65 | 2023 | +4.27% | +5.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.23 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 8.27 | 2023 | +3.56% | +4.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.37 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.0032% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.14 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.79 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.36 | 2023 | +3.73% | +1.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.28 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.8 | 2023 | +2.06% | +2.79% | View data |
