In 2023, Germany leads in renewable municipal waste production in Europe with 29 GWh, followed by the United Kingdom at 12.11 GWh, and France at 11.54 GWh. The United Kingdom and Lithuania showed significant year-on-year growth at 5.32% and 27.89%, respectively. In contrast, Denmark and Italy saw slight declines. Over five years, Slovakia, Poland, and Latvia demonstrated notable growth. Countries with smaller output, like Cyprus, displayed significant potential growth with a 51.04% increase.
Future trends to watch include continued technological advancements and policy shifts enhancing waste-to-energy conversion efficiency. Countries with emerging growth, like Cyprus and Lithuania, could see increased contributions to the renewable waste sector.
Top countries in Renewable Municipal Waste Production Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12.11 | 2023 | +4.19% | +5.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.54 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 7.94 | 2023 | +1.62% | +3.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.25 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.73 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 4.13 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.68 | 2023 | +2.17% | +2.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 3.51 | 2023 | +3.82% | +2.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.62 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.03% | View data |
