In 2023, Germany led European Gross Fixed Capital Formation on environmental protection assets in wastewater management within manufacturing, with 46.36 million euros, a slight decline of 1.37% year-over-year. Belgium saw a 1.15% increase, reaching 33.91 million euros, followed by Austria at 10.71 million euros, increasing by 1.2%. Portugal achieved 5.42 million euros with a 0.75% rise, while Greece grew notably by 3.4%, albeit from a smaller base of 0.65 million euros. Conversely, Ireland’s share shrunk by 1.7%. Slovenia and Lithuania showed stability and minor growth, respectively, with values under 1 million euros.
Future trends to monitor include an increased focus on sustainable manufacturing processes, possibly driving investments in environmental protection assets. Additionally, potential regulatory changes across the EU favoring green infrastructure could elevate capital inflows in wastewater management. Tracking technological advancements in wastewater treatment could further influence investment allocations by country.
Top countries in Gross Fixed Capital Formation on Specific Environmental Protection Assets in Wastewater Management in Manufacturing by the Business Sector Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 46.36 | 2023 | -1.69% | -1.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 33.91 | 2023 | +1.19% | +1.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 10.71 | 2023 | +2.38% | +1.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 5.42 | 2023 | +2.35% | +0.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 1.67 | 2023 | 0% | -1.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 0.65 | 2023 | +8.33% | +3.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 0.62 | 2023 | -10.71% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.35 | 2023 | 0% | +1.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 0.32 | 2023 | 0% | +1.61% | View data |
