In 2024, Germany led European investment in road infrastructure with €6.57 billion, followed by Italy at €5.39 billion and Switzerland at €4.09 billion. Among the Nordic countries, Sweden showed significant engagement with €3.0 billion, while Denmark (€0.8015 billion) and Finland (€0.693 billion) had more modest investment levels. Eastern European countries like Hungary and Czech Republic also demonstrated strong growth, with values at €2.23 billion and €2.21 billion respectively. Smaller investments were observed in countries such as Malta (€0.2457 billion), Latvia (€0.24169 billion), and Iceland (€0.1564 billion).
Observing year-on-year changes from 2023, notable increases were recorded in Malta (30.43%), the Czech Republic (16.17%), Slovakia (12.28%), and Albania (12.68%), indicating upward investment trends in these regions. Conversely, Italy, Denmark, Bulgaria, and Macedonia experienced declines of -3.67%, -2.16%, -4.35%, and -20.78%, respectively. The five-year CAGR provides context on longer-term trends, highlighting Germany and Switzerland as mature markets with modest growth, whereas Eastern European countries exhibit robust and accelerating investment rates.
Future trends to watch include increasing investments in emerging European markets, driven by the European Union's infrastructure development initiatives. Countries such as Malta, Albania, and Slovakia are projected to continue their upward trajectory, promoting regional connectivity and economic development across Europe. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for stakeholders in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.
Top countries in Investment in Road Infrastructure by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 6,570 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 5,390 | 2023 | +2.58% | -3.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Switzerland | 4,090 | 2023 | -0.32% | +1.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 3,000 | 2023 | +1.54% | +3.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 2,230 | 2023 | +10.23% | +6.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 2,210 | 2023 | +9.69% | +16.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1,370 | 2023 | +41.22% | +12.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 801.5 | 2023 | -0.062% | -2.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 693 | 2023 | +9.8% | +4.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 564.5 | 2023 | +3.28% | +9.33% | View data |
