In 2024, Germany leads Europe's NPISH and General Government environmental expenses with 17.36 million euros. France and the Netherlands follow with 16.37 and 12.87 million euros, respectively. Significant year-on-year growths were identified in Romania (7.99%) and Iceland (7.21%), while Bulgaria experienced a stark decline (-42.84%). Notable five-year trends include Romania's continued growth and Lithuania's decline, averaging -9.14% annually.
Future trends to watch include increasing investment in green initiatives in major economies like Germany and France, and potential recovery in countries with recent declines, driven by EU Green Deal initiatives and rising global sustainability commitments.
Top countries in NPISH and General Government Expenditures on Environmental Protection Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.36 | 2023 | +1.91% | +2.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 16.37 | 2023 | +0.55% | +1.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 12.87 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.66 | 2023 | +0.52% | +3.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 9.37 | 2023 | +1.57% | +2.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 5.62 | 2023 | +3.28% | +5.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4.28 | 2023 | +2.6% | +2.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.62 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.22 | 2023 | +2.81% | +2.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2.2 | 2023 | +0.2% | -0.17% | View data |