In 2023, Germany led European nations in public sector fixed capital consumption for environmental protection, with 6.18 billion Euros, despite a slight 3.5% decrease from the previous year. The Netherlands showed strong growth with an increase of 75%. Spain and Ireland also experienced increases of 61% and 84% respectively. Portugal's consumption grew by 241%, while Belgium saw a 62% increase. Conversely, Greece, Lithuania, and Slovenia displayed declines of 68%, 581%, and 436% respectively. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate remained steady, showcasing a diversified landscape across Europe.
Future trends suggest potential increases in environmental capital consumption, particularly in sustainability-focused economies and nations enhancing public sector investment in environmental activities. Monitoring fiscal policies and government commitments to environmental initiatives will be crucial for predicting variations in capital consumption.
Top countries in Consumption of Fixed Capital in All Environmental Protection Activities in All Activities by the Public Sector by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 6,180 | 2023 | +0.22% | -0.035% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 2,360 | 2023 | +0.77% | +0.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,210 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 352 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 308.3 | 2023 | +3.04% | +2.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 263.2 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 103.6 | 2023 | -0.86% | -0.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 43.3 | 2023 | -6.48% | -5.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.2 | 2023 | -7.69% | -4.36% | View data |
