Germany leads in Gross Fixed Capital Formation in environmental protection activities within the public sector at €51.66 million, followed by Spain and Belgium. Notably, Germany and Belgium showed resilient trends with slight growth or minimal declines, even as Spain and Greece experienced significant contractions of -5.02% and -14.42% respectively in 2023. Among smaller economies, Estonia marked a noteworthy increase of 4.57% despite prevalent decreases elsewhere.
Looking forward, attention should be on potential recovery signs in Greece and Spain, shifts in EU environmental policy affecting public investment, and advancing technologies that may alter capital formation patterns. The integration of sustainable practices and green innovations may also redefine future investment strategies in this sector across Europe.
Top countries in Gross Fixed Capital Formation and Acquisition Less Disposals of Non-Produced Non-Financial Assets in All Environmental Protection Activities in All Activities by the Public Sector Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 51.66 | 2023 | -0.37% | -0.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 15.96 | 2023 | -5.92% | -5.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 11.33 | 2023 | +2.31% | +1.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 8.18 | 2023 | -0.8% | -1.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 3.67 | 2023 | -1.85% | +0.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 3.18 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2.61 | 2023 | -15.64% | -14.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 1.17 | 2023 | -7.12% | -6.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1.12 | 2023 | -4.44% | -4.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.96 | 2023 | +5.32% | +4.57% | View data |
