In 2023, Germany led the European renewable municipal waste sector with a 45.71% share in gigawatthours, followed by France at 9.24% and the United Kingdom at 5.72%. Germany saw a modest growth of 2.44% year-on-year, whereas France experienced a significant increase of 14.01%. Latvia (15.55%) and Slovakia (56.58%) showed remarkable growth, indicating regional diversification. Conversely, Estonia (-11.2%) and Poland (-9.81%) faced notable declines. Over the last five years, the sector exhibited a diverse CAGR, with some countries like Slovakia presenting substantial annual increases.
Future trends to watch include Germany's continued dominance combined with emerging markets, particularly in Eastern Europe, shaping the sector. Technological advancements and policy shifts towards sustainability will likely drive more balanced growth across the continent.
Top countries in Renewable Municipal Waste Available for Final Consumption Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 45.71 | 2023 | +2.44% | +2.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9.24 | 2023 | +4.56% | +14.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 5.72 | 2023 | +3.93% | +3.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 4.15 | 2023 | +2.17% | -1.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 4.15 | 2023 | +13.42% | +15.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 4.09 | 2023 | +4.25% | +4.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 3.84 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 3.62 | 2023 | +11.21% | +10.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.5 | 2023 | +2.9% | +0.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 3.38 | 2023 | +1.79% | View data |
