The data highlights significant variations in national expenditure on environmental protection by the public sector across various European countries for 2023, with Germany leading the expenditure at 31.1 million euros, followed by the Netherlands at 23.05 million euros, and Italy at 20.88 million euros. Greece and Slovenia showed slight declines in their year-on-year expenditures, with variations of -0.39% and -0.14%, respectively. Conversely, Latvia saw the highest growth in expenditure with a 4.1% increase. The compound annual growth rate over five years pointed to minor fluctuations, reflecting broader economic and policy shifts impacting environmental budgets.
Future trends to monitor include the increasing emphasis on integrating sustainability into national policies, potential budget increases spurred by EU environmental initiatives, and the effects of shifts in global climate policies. Attention should be given to potential disparities in expenditure growth among countries, driven by differing economic capabilities and political priorities.
Top countries in National Expenditure on Environmental Protection 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 | 31.1 | 2023 | +1.91% | +2.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 23.05 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 20.88 | 2023 | +0.52% | +3.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 16.78 | 2023 | +1.57% | +2.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 3.77 | 2023 | +1.65% | +3.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 3.02 | 2023 | -0.57% | -0.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 0.5 | 2023 | +3.69% | +3.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 0.41 | 2023 | +2.8% | +1.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.34 | 2023 | -0.83% | -0.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.16 | 2023 | -2.64% | +4.1% | View data |
