Germany leads Europe's non-renewable industrial waste production, contributing over 20% of the total. Poland and France follow, with notable shares just under 12% and 10%, respectively. In 2023, Germany, Poland, and Austria experienced slight increases. The UK saw a significant increase, while Sweden's soared by nearly 39%. Conversely, Hungary and the Netherlands saw declines. Over the last five years, the average annual change reflects varying growth levels.
Future trends may include:
- Germany maintaining dominance in production share.
- The potential for further increases in countries like Sweden and Croatia.
- The impact of stringent EU environmental policies on reducing waste production.
- Technological advancements reducing non-renewable waste output.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Industrial Waste Production Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.89 | 2023 | +4.26% | +0.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 11.85 | 2023 | +2.98% | +0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.36 | 2023 | +7.03% | +3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 6.72 | 2023 | +1.17% | +0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.81 | 2023 | +1.77% | +2.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.78 | 2023 | +3.22% | +2.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5.51 | 2023 | +4.73% | +1.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5.47 | 2023 | +2.38% | +1.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 4.87 | 2023 | +1.31% | +10.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.99 | 2023 | +3.45% | +5.36% | View data |