Germany leads European renewable municipal waste production, producing 37.96 thousand gigawatt-hours, followed by the UK and France with 15.85 and 15.11, respectively. Notable growth in renewable waste production is seen in Lithuania and Cyprus in 2023, with variations of 27.89% and 51.04%. Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary are also on the rise, whereas Italy, Denmark, and Luxembourg experience a decline. The last five years indicate a steady increase in waste production with variations across countries.
In the future, technological advancements and stricter environmental regulations may increase renewable municipal waste production. Countries such as Poland and the Baltic States will likely continue leading growth, whereas countries with negative growth should reassess their strategies to adapt to sustainable waste management trends.
Top countries in Renewable Municipal Waste Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37,960 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15,850 | 2023 | +4.19% | +5.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15,110 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 10,390 | 2023 | +1.62% | +3.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9,490 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 8,810 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 5,400 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4,810 | 2023 | +2.17% | +2.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 4,600 | 2023 | +3.82% | +2.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 3,430 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.03% | View data |
