The data for renewable municipal waste gross electricity production in Austria demonstrates a general upward trend from 2013 to 2023, with an overall increase from 21.93 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent in 2013 to 32.09 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent in 2023. Year-on-year variations ranged widely, peaking at a 29.77% increase in 2014 and showing fluctuations like an 8.70% decrease in 2015 and a 6.48% increase in 2019. Despite some periods of decline, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for the past five years leading up to 2023 stood at 2.14%.
Looking ahead, the forecast indicates a sustained growth trend with a predicted increase from 32.95 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent in 2024 to 36.35 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent in 2028. The forecast 5-year CAGR is projected at 1.98%, suggesting a stable yet moderate growth rate. Policymakers and stakeholders should closely watch technological advancements, regulatory changes, and investments in waste-to-energy infrastructure, as these factors could significantly impact future growth in renewable municipal waste electricity production.