In 2023, France led the European consumption of renewable municipal waste in terajoules with a significant share, reflecting an increase of 16.06% year-on-year. The Netherlands saw a marginal increase of 0.35%, while Slovakia showed exceptional growth at 58.37%. Conversely, the Czech Republic and Denmark experienced declines, with Slovakia outpacing others in terms of positive momentum. Spain and Poland demonstrated notable growth at 11.62% and 4.47%, respectively. While smaller contributors, the UK, Finland, and Romania saw modest gains.
Future trends may include heightened investments in infrastructure and technology aimed at waste-to-energy conversion, and policy-driven emphasis on sustainability across Europe. Monitoring shifts in energy policies and technological advancements will be essential for gauging future changes in this sector's landscape.
Top countries in Commercial and Public Services Final Consumption of Renewable Municipal Waste Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 53.32 | 2023 | +8.54% | +16.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 18.13 | 2023 | +1.49% | +0.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 9.66 | 2023 | +2.25% | -0.088% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 8.34 | 2023 | +5.15% | +58.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 3.67 | 2023 | +3.51% | -1.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3.13 | 2023 | +2.78% | +11.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 2.57 | 2023 | -2.7% | +0.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 0.51 | 2023 | +4.17% | +0.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 0.42 | 2023 | +2.78% | +1.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.25 | 2023 | +2.35% | +4.47% | View data |
