European Availability for Final Consumption of Non-Renewable Waste Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)

In 2023, Germany led in the availability of non-renewable waste for consumption at 23.89 thousand tonnes, showing a modest growth of 0.69%. Other countries like Poland and Austria experienced slight decreases, while Hungary rose significantly by 10.8%. Significant growth was noted in Croatia, Estonia, and Lithuania, with Lithuania topping at 30.28%. Conversely, the Netherlands saw a substantial decline by 7.43%. Over five years, trends indicate stable consumption in major countries with occasional spurts in Eastern European nations.

Future trends to watch:

• Eastern European countries may continue to see fluctuations due to policy and economic changes.
• Western countries might focus on stabilizing or reducing non-renewable waste usage influenced by sustainability efforts.
• The impact of EU regulations and green initiatives is likely to become more pronounced, potentially driving more countries toward reduction.