In 2023, Spain led the European Consumption of Fixed Capital in the protection of biodiversity and landscape with €32.44 million, followed by the Netherlands and Germany, reflecting a modest 0.3% growth in Spain, as opposed to higher growth rates in the Netherlands at 3.98% and Portugal at 3.62%. Lithuania experienced the highest growth surge at 6.81%, whereas Latvia and Greece lagged, with Greece showing minimal annual expenditure. Overall, the sector saw diverse growth patterns across countries.
Looking ahead, continued investment will likely focus on bolstering initiatives related to environmental sustainability. Fostering green public sector projects may become a central agenda for countries aiming to meet both socio-economic and ecological goals. Monitoring shifts in policy and funding allocation towards these initiatives will be key in predicting future capital consumption trends across Europe. Observing sectoral shifts in public sector engagements, especially in nations currently with low investments, may also reveal new growth paradigms.
Top countries in Consumption of Fixed Capital in Protection of Biodiversity and Landscape in All Activities by the Public Sector Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 32.44 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 20.69 | 2023 | +2.6% | +3.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 19.25 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 17.38 | 2023 | +4.82% | +3.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 5.07 | 2023 | +2.38% | +2.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3.96 | 2023 | -3.21% | +1.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 1.49 | 2023 | +4.59% | +6.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 0.22 | 2023 | +6.25% | +1.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.052 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
