In 2023, Germany led in non-renewable municipal waste final consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector, with 45.42 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. Despite a 1.93% increase year-over-year, Germany remains relatively stable. Conversely, Poland saw a slight decline at -1.08%, and the United Kingdom increased by 5.29%. Ireland and Denmark posted minor declines, while Cyprus experienced a substantial 17% growth. Estonia surged dramatically by 77.23%, though it consumes significantly less overall. This fluctuation underscores varying levels of waste management and recycling efficiency across Europe.
Looking ahead, European countries might focus more on waste reduction and recycling, potentially dampening fossil-derived energy consumption. Innovations in waste-to-energy technologies and stricter environmental policies could significantly influence future trends, possibly increasing sustainability and efficiency in waste utilization across various sectors.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 45.42 | 2023 | +2.9% | +1.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 20.3 | 2023 | +2.83% | -1.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.85 | 2023 | +5.23% | +5.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 6.27 | 2023 | -0.99% | -0.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 4.92 | 2023 | +11.2% | +17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 4.7 | 2023 | +2.82% | +1.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 4.21 | 2023 | +2.79% | -0.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2.42 | 2023 | +25.18% | +29.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1.78 | 2023 | +2.82% | -0.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1.12 | 2023 | +24.38% | +77.23% | View data |
