In 2023, Germany led the European countries in non-renewable municipal waste gross inland consumption with 136.7 thousand terajoules, despite a modest growth of 1.03%. The United Kingdom saw a significant 5.33% increase, positioning it second. France's consumption rose slightly by 0.65%, while Sweden showed a notable uptick of 4.86%. Conversely, Italy experienced a decline of 0.49%. Noteworthy is Lithuania's rapid growth of 27.42%, although they contribute a smaller fraction.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing focus on reducing non-renewable waste and transitioning to renewable alternatives may impact consumption figures.
- Policy changes and market shifts could lead to varying growth patterns among countries.
- Technological advancements in waste management and recycling may significantly alter future data.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 136,700 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 61,250 | 2023 | +4.27% | +5.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 54,390 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 40,030 | 2023 | +3.56% | +4.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 35,690 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.0032% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 34,590 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 18,360 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 16,270 | 2023 | +3.73% | +1.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 15,900 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 13,550 | 2023 | +2.06% | +2.79% | View data |
