In 2023, Germany leads Europe's environmental protection expenditures with 25.6 million euros, followed by France and Italy. Notably, Poland showed a significant year-on-year increase (11.2%), contrasting Spain's minor decrease (-0.055%). Among the top countries, consistent growth trends include France, Austria, and Belgium. Bulgaria, Latvia, and Malta have displayed impressive growth within smaller economies.
Future trends to watch include increasing investments from Eastern Europe and sustained growth from Western European leaders. Global green policy shifts and economic recovery strategies are likely to spur amplified environmental investment across all sectors, potentially altering expenditure rankings over the coming years.
Top countries in Total Expenditures on Environmental Protection Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.6 | 2023 | +1.86% | +2.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 15.78 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.82 | 2023 | +1.17% | +1.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.09 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.08 | 2023 | +0.34% | -0.055% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 5.02 | 2023 | +1.07% | +0.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.9 | 2023 | +3.76% | +11.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 4.65 | 2023 | +1.91% | +2.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 4.34 | 2023 | +3.09% | +4.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 3.31 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.56% | View data |
