In 2023, Germany led European renewable municipal waste consumption with 37.96 thousand GWh, followed by the UK and France. Notable growth was observed in Poland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia, and Cyprus, indicating emerging markets. Conversely, Norway, Estonia, and Luxembourg showed slight declines. The annual growth trend over the last five years suggests modest increases across most countries, reflecting a growing emphasis on renewable waste management.
Future trends to watch include technological innovations in waste-to-energy conversions, policy shifts favoring increased renewable waste usage, and potential market expansions in emerging economies like those of Eastern Europe. These factors are pivotal for shaping future consumption dynamics.
Top countries in Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37,960 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15,850 | 2023 | +4.19% | +5.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 14,990 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 11,830 | 2023 | +2.02% | +1.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 11,700 | 2023 | +2.51% | +4.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 9,490 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 6,230 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4,820 | 2023 | +2.09% | +2.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 4,600 | 2023 | +3.82% | +2.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 3,430 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.03% | View data |
