In 2023, Germany led the European current and capital transfers for biodiversity and landscape protection by the public sector, followed by Italy and Finland. Most countries showed minimal year-on-year fluctuations, with Lithuania experiencing the most significant increase at 4.32%, and Latvia observed the largest decrease at 23.43%. Over the past five years, growth varied, with a note of decline in countries like the Netherlands and Ireland.
Future trends suggest the need for increased investment in biodiversity conservation, considering climate change impacts, and the necessity for strategic funding to maintain and enhance ecological landscapes across Europe. Expect attention on diversifying investment towards underfunded regions like the Baltic states.
Top countries in Current and Capital Transfers Paid for Environmental Protection in Protection of Biodiversity and Landscape in All Activities by the Public Sector Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 28.69 | 2023 | +0.45% | -0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 24.31 | 2023 | -0.53% | +1.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 12.41 | 2023 | -0.31% | +0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 12.09 | 2023 | -1.26% | -3.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 9.56 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.5 | 2023 | -20.27% | -12.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 2.79 | 2023 | -2.69% | -3.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.27 | 2023 | +5% | +4.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.12 | 2023 | -10% | -2.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.064 | 2023 | -28.57% | -23.43% | View data |
