The Netherlands leads European public sector expenditure in wastewater management at 3.12 billion euros as of 2023, indicating its significant focus on environmental protection services. Ireland, Italy, and France also reflect substantial investments with values of 0.9755, 0.8576, and 0.1464 billion euros, respectively. Notably, Belgium recorded a slightly negative value, indicating potential challenges or reallocation of funds.
Year-on-year data suggests noteworthy growth in Portugal (8.45%) and Greece (5.92%), indicating emerging emphasis on wastewater services. Slovenia's investment surged by 6.43%, highlighting its increasing environmental commitment, whereas countries like Latvia observed a significant decline of 11.68%.
Future trends to watch include the increased adoption of innovative wastewater management technologies and strengthened policies across Europe. Countries showing high annual growth rates might enhance their sustainability frameworks or explore cross-national collaborations to optimize resource use and environmental impact.
Top countries in Final Consumption Expenditure of Environmental Protection Services in Wastewater Management in All Activities by the Public Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 3,120 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 975.5 | 2023 | +0.99% | +1.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 857.6 | 2023 | +3.39% | +2.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 146.4 | 2023 | +0.76% | +1.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 26.9 | 2023 | +4.26% | +6.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 16.6 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 13.5 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 12 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 4.4 | 2023 | -2.22% | -0.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 4.3 | 2023 | -12.24% | -11.68% | View data |
