In 2023, Germany led Europe with €223 million in public sector expenditures on biodiversity and landscape protection, despite a slight decline. Italy and Finland showed positive trends, with annual increases of 1.67% and 0.29%, respectively. In contrast, Ireland and the Netherlands experienced notable reductions, with Ireland decreasing by 3.01% and the Netherlands by 12.77%. The Baltic countries, Latvia and Estonia, showed negative trends, especially Latvia with a significant 23.43% decline. Lithuania bucked the trend with a 4.32% rise. Over five years, expenditures varied significantly, impacting future environmental protection funding dynamics.
Looking ahead, countries like Germany and Italy may continue to play significant roles in funding biodiversity initiatives, with Italy likely to increase its commitments. The overall trend may hinge on political will, climate targets, and economic conditions, particularly for smaller nations with fluctuating contributions. A focus on coordinated EU policies could enhance funding and alignment across member countries.
Top countries in Current and Capital Transfers Paid for Environmental Protection in Protection of Biodiversity and Landscape in All Activities by the Public Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 223 | 2023 | +0.45% | -0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 189 | 2023 | -0.53% | +1.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 96.5 | 2023 | -0.31% | +0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 94 | 2023 | -1.26% | -3.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 74.3 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 35 | 2023 | -20.27% | -12.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 21.7 | 2023 | -2.69% | -3.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 2.1 | 2023 | +5% | +4.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.9 | 2023 | -10% | -2.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.5 | 2023 | -28.57% | -23.43% | View data |
