The European Final Consumption Expenditure on Environmental Protection Services for Air and Climate by the public sector shows diverse trends across countries. The Netherlands leads with the highest expenditure of 154.2 million euros, despite a slight decrease of 0.93% in 2023. Belgium saw a reduction of 2.46%, while France increased by 1.99%. Luxembourg exhibited a significant growth of 13.34%, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental protection. Conversely, Latvia saw a modest decline of 2.99%.
Future trends to watch include:
- An increase in public investment across many European countries as they focus on meeting climate targets.
- Growing pressure on lower-spending countries like Latvia to align with EU sustainability goals.
- The impact of economic conditions on public sector budgets dedicated to environmental protection.
Top countries in Final Consumption Expenditure of Environmental Protection Services in Protection of Ambient Air and Climate in All Activities by the Public Sector by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 154.2 | 2023 | -1.09% | -0.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 70.2 | 2023 | -1.13% | -2.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 64 | 2023 | +1.75% | +1.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Luxembourg | 18.7 | 2023 | +3.89% | +13.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 6.1 | 2023 | -6.15% | -2.99% | View data |
