The 2024 forecast for European final consumption of renewable municipal waste shows Germany leading with a dominant share of 45.55 terajoules, followed distantly by France and the UK. Key growth trends in 2023 include major increases in Hungary, Slovakia, and France, while Finland and Estonia experienced declines. Slovakia saw the most remarkable surge of over 58%, reflecting strategic advancements in waste management.
Future trends to monitor include innovations in waste-to-energy technology across Europe, increased governmental support for renewable initiatives, and potential challenges from policy changes and environmental regulations affecting renewable waste consumption and infrastructure development.
Top countries in Final Consumption of Renewable Municipal Waste Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 45.55 | 2023 | +2.44% | +2.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9.95 | 2023 | +8.5% | +15.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 5.67 | 2023 | +3.93% | +3.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 4.1 | 2023 | +13.24% | +15.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 4.1 | 2023 | +5.02% | +4.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 4.06 | 2023 | +1.5% | -1.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 3.81 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 3.57 | 2023 | +11% | +10.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.43 | 2023 | +2.5% | +0.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 3.37 | 2023 | +2.36% | -2.25% | View data |
