In 2023, Romania led the European Direct Material Input of Non-Metallic Minerals in thousand kilograms per capita, followed closely by Norway and Iceland. The largest increases were seen in Romania and Hungary, while Finland and Slovenia experienced notable declines. Over the last two years, trends indicate growth in Eastern European countries, contrasting with Western European countries like Spain and Italy, which saw reductions.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in economic policies or geopolitical factors affecting resource extraction, sustainability initiatives driving reduced per capita usage in some regions, and emerging market technologies impacting the sector. These could substantially influence growth patterns and resource dependency across Europe.
Top countries in Direct Material Input of Non-Metallic Minerals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Kilograms Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 22.75 | 2023 | +3.11% | +6.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 22.49 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 20.29 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 18.15 | 2023 | +2.38% | +1.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 16.38 | 2023 | -1.44% | -2.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 14.25 | 2023 | +3.01% | +3.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 14.09 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 13.04 | 2023 | +3.59% | +5.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 12.92 | 2023 | -0.99% | -1.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 12.43 | 2023 | +0.3% | +1.4% | View data |
