The 2023 data shows Germany leading in electricity production from renewable municipal waste, but experiencing a slight decline. The United Kingdom demonstrates notable growth, while countries like Netherlands and Denmark show moderate increases. Italy and France face minor decreases, while Poland and Slovakia have significant year-on-year growth at 28.42% and 23.96%, respectively. Hungary, ranked midway, sees mild growth at 1.82%. Notable upswings in lower-producing countries are seen in Estonia (12.0%) and Lithuania (11.28%). Negative trends are noted in Bulgaria at -9.79%.
Future trends may focus on:
- Technological advancements across Europe enhancing waste-to-energy conversion efficiencies.
- Increased policy-driven incentives for renewable waste energy to curb carbon emissions.
- Regional disparities where northern countries may continue investing in energy transition efforts.
- Possible fluctuations due to geo-political influences affecting waste management imports/exports.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Renewable Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 505.72 | 2023 | +0.28% | -0.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 382.87 | 2023 | +4.01% | +5.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 200.78 | 2023 | +2.05% | +1.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 199.17 | 2023 | -0.18% | -0.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 179.81 | 2023 | -0.58% | -1.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 142.01 | 2023 | -0.64% | -0.053% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 85.71 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 82.18 | 2023 | +1.09% | +0.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 63.34 | 2023 | +1.49% | -0.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 57.71 | 2023 | +6.27% | +0.27% | View data |
