Based on the 2023 data, Austria leads with 858 kilograms per capita municipal waste, while Albania has the lowest at 258 kilograms. Over the last year, notable changes include Belgium's significant increase of 13.64%, while Albania experienced a sharp decline of 11.0%. Austria saw an 8.18% rise, and Denmark had a slight decrease of 0.049%. Switzerland remained stable with no change, indicating consistent waste generation habits. The UK experienced a decline of 0.92%, and both Poland and Latvia saw improvements of 2.21% and 3.31%, respectively.
Future trends to watch for:
- Implementation of new waste management policies in various countries may further alter the municipal waste generation landscape.
- Technological advancements such as improved recycling and waste-to-energy processes could help reduce per capita waste.
- Economic and population growth may continue to impact waste generation rates differently across Europe.
- Increasing public awareness and behavioral shifts towards sustainability could lead to a decrease in waste generated per capita.
Top countries in Municipal Waste Generated by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 858 | 2023 | +1.3% | +8.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 812 | 2023 | +0.25% | -0.049% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Luxembourg | 809 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 773 | 2023 | +1.31% | +13.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 771 | 2023 | +4.61% | +0.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 706 | 2023 | +0.14% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 675 | 2023 | +1.35% | -0.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 674 | 2023 | +1.2% | +2.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 645 | 2023 | +1.1% | +3.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 633 | 2023 | 0% | -0.41% | View data |
