In 2023, Germany led Europe in non-renewable municipal waste gross inland consumption, followed by the United Kingdom and France. Overall, significant consumption variations were observed: Hungary, Lithuania, and Slovakia marked the highest increases, with Lithuania experiencing the most substantial jump. In contrast, Italy and the Netherlands exhibited slight declines. Over the past five years, Europe's non-renewable waste consumption has shown modest growth. European countries demonstrate varying waste management capabilities, indicating a persistent challenge to balance waste consumption with sustainable practices.
Future trends to watch in the European non-renewable municipal waste sector include:
- The impact of increased waste reduction policies across Europe.
- Technological advancements in waste management and recycling, potentially decreasing reliance on non-renewable waste consumption.
- Challenges faced by countries with rising consumption, like Hungary and Lithuania, to improve waste sustainability.
- Potential policy shifts in major consumer countries such as Germany and the UK to reduce non-renewable waste reliance.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,210 | 2023 | +0.96% | +0.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,460 | 2023 | +4.27% | +5.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,300 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 956.4 | 2023 | +3.56% | +4.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 848.89 | 2023 | +0.95% | -0.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 819.9 | 2023 | -0.58% | -0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 441.46 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 380.97 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 380.68 | 2023 | +2.77% | +0.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 326.01 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.94% | View data |
