The European waste treatment landscape varies significantly, with Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway leading in per capita waste treatment. The 2023 data shows growth in waste treatment, notably in the UK (5.07%), Iceland (4.58%), and Liechtenstein (4.54%), while Norway and Denmark saw reductions. Over the last five years, many countries have seen moderate growth (CAGR), reflecting improvements in waste management infrastructure.
Future trends to watch include technological innovations in waste processing, the impact of policy changes towards circular economies, and a potential divergence in per capita figures as countries advance at different paces in sustainable waste management practices.
Top countries in Total Waste Treated by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Liechtenstein | 19.05 | 2023 | +4.5% | +4.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 17.68 | 2023 | +3.88% | +4.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 16.48 | 2023 | -1.61% | -1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 15.52 | 2023 | +3.19% | +3.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 14.94 | 2023 | +3.97% | +4.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 14.66 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 13.68 | 2023 | +2.32% | +2.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 13.23 | 2023 | +1.38% | +0.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 11.75 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 11.2 | 2023 | +3.7% | +3.88% | View data |
