In 2023, Germany was the leading producer of non-renewable municipal waste in Europe, with a volume of 136.7 thousand terajoules. The United Kingdom and France followed with 61.25 and 54.39 thousand terajoules, respectively. Notably, Cyprus and Lithuania experienced strong growth, with year-on-year increases of 68.37% and 24.82%. In contrast, waste volumes declined in Italy, Spain, and Estonia. Over the past five years, Eastern European countries like Lithuania, Slovakia, and Hungary have shown significant growth, reflecting potential development or policy changes.
Future trends to watch include the impact of stricter EU waste regulations, technological advances in waste management, and the shift towards a circular economy, which could significantly affect non-renewable waste production across Europe.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 136,700 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 61,250 | 2023 | +4.27% | +5.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 54,390 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 34,590 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 31,580 | 2023 | +1.12% | +1.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 30,890 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 15,910 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 15,620 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 15,490 | 2023 | +3.73% | +1.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 13,720 | 2023 | +2.35% | +3.04% | View data |
