In 2023, Germany led Europe in renewable municipal waste available for final consumption with 45.46 terajoules, marking a steady annual growth of 2.55%. France showed notable progress with a 15.92% increase, reaching 9.93 terajoules. Slovakia exhibited the largest year-on-year jump at 58.33%, though from a significantly smaller base. While Latvia and Hungary also saw dramatic rises above 15%, other countries like Poland and Estonia experienced declines of 9.69% and 11.2% respectively. In contrast, growth remained flat in Finland, Norway, and Austria.
Looking ahead, we should watch for technological advances in waste-to-energy processes and policy shifts that can alter consumption patterns across Europe. Countries honing in on regulatory frameworks to support renewable energy could see substantial market share shifts. Monitoring trends in municipal waste management and transboundary cooperation will be pivotal in forecasting further expansions or contractions in these energy shares.
Top countries in Renewable Municipal Waste Available for Final Consumption Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 45.46 | 2023 | +2.71% | +2.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9.93 | 2023 | +8.5% | +15.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 5.66 | 2023 | +3.93% | +3.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 4.11 | 2023 | +2.18% | -1.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 4.09 | 2023 | +13.24% | +15.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 4.09 | 2023 | +5.02% | +4.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 3.8 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 3.56 | 2023 | +11.01% | +10.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.39 | 2023 | +1.78% | +0.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 3.37 | 2023 | +2.13% | View data |
