In 2023, France leads European national expenditure on environmental protection, accounting for €50.46 billion, followed by the Netherlands and Spain with €19.47 billion and €19.44 billion, respectively. Most countries experienced positive year-on-year growth, with Latvia topping the list at a 4.03% increase. France and Austria also saw significant increases of over 2%. Notably, Spain and Greece reported slight declines. Smaller economies like Luxembourg and Portugal have shown notable growth rates in expenditure.
Looking ahead, sustainable practices and stricter environmental regulations are expected to drive increased spending across Europe. The EU’s push towards a greener economy will likely stimulate further investment in renewable energy and carbon reduction initiatives.
Top countries in National Expenditure on Environmental Protection in All Environmental Protection Activities in All Activities by All Economic Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 50,460 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 19,470 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 19,440 | 2023 | -0.11% | -0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 16,040 | 2023 | +1.07% | +0.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 14,870 | 2023 | +1.91% | +2.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3,900 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2,160 | 2023 | -0.75% | -0.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 1,720 | 2023 | +1.09% | +2.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1,010 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 892.3 | 2023 | +1.39% | +0.78% | View data |
