Germany leads in European renewable municipal waste consumption, commanding a 27.61% share. The United Kingdom and France follow with 11.53% and 10.99% shares, respectively, while other notable contributors include the Netherlands and Sweden. The variation analysis shows significant growth in Poland and Latvia by 12.62% and 15.48% in 2023, whereas Italy and Denmark saw a slight decline. Lithuania's massive 28.26% variation accentuates growth potential.
Future trends to watch include rising contributions from Eastern European countries, driven by increased waste-to-energy capacity, alongside Western Europe's continued technological innovations and efficiency improvements in waste management systems.
Top countries in Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Inland Consumption Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.61 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 11.53 | 2023 | +4.2% | +5.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.99 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8.64 | 2023 | +2.21% | +2.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 8.51 | 2023 | +2.52% | +4.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.99 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 4.5 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.011% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.51 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 3.35 | 2023 | +3.82% | +2.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.5 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.03% | View data |
