European Production of Non-Renewable Waste by Country

In 2023, Germany led in European non-renewable waste production at 181.96 thousand terajoules, followed by France and the UK. Notably, Italy, Poland, and Sweden showed moderate levels. Key year-on-year changes included significant increases in the UK (5.99%) and Sweden (4.43%). Lithuania's production surged by 25.29%, with Croatia close behind at 23.94%. Contrastingly, Denmark and Norway showed declines. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate highlights a general uptick in waste levels, particularly across Eastern Europe.

Future trends to monitor include technological advancements in waste management, policy shifts favoring renewable sources, and cross-country collaborations to reduce non-renewable waste output. Special attention should be given to Eastern Europe’s changing dynamics in waste production.