In 2023, Germany leads in non-renewable municipal waste production in Europe, followed by the UK, and France. Notable year-on-year increases were evident in Cyprus, driven by a 68.37% rise, and Lithuania, showing a 24.64% increase. Conversely, Italy and Denmark saw declines with rates of -0.64% and -0.1%, respectively. Over the past year, many countries like Austria (3.11%) and Finland (3.73%) experienced moderate growth. However, sustainable waste management trends and disposal innovations remain critical as economies strive to reduce environmental impact.
Future trends to watch include increased adoption of waste-to-energy technologies, tighter regulations, and policies promoting circular economies across European countries. As such innovations progress, we can expect shifts in waste volume rankings and overall waste production levels.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,210 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.03% | 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 Italy | 819.9 | 2023 | -0.58% | -0.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 760.41 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 739.72 | 2023 | +2.24% | +2.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 380.58 | 2023 | +2.78% | +0.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 380.31 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 379.97 | 2023 | +1.3% | +1.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 328.81 | 2023 | +2.54% | +3.11% | View data |
