In 2023, Hungary led European countries in the share of high-growth enterprises in the water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation sector, with a substantial 49.41%. Iceland and Lithuania followed with 42.22% and 36.56%, respectively. Italy and the Czech Republic also showed notable figures with over 25%. In contrast, countries like Portugal and Norway recorded much lower shares, under 15%. Over the last five years, a consistent annual growth rate has been observed, indicating a slowly maturing industry, with variation trends generally stabilizing.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Innovation and technological advancements to enhance efficiency in waste management.
- Policy shifts and funding around environmental sustainability boosting sector growth.
- Increased focus on circular economy initiatives driving entrepreneurial activity.
Top countries in Share of High Growth Enterprises in the Population of Active Enterprises in Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 49.41 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 42.22 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 36.56 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 28.42 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 26.96 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 20.74 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 20.72 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 15.02 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 14.17 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 6.97 | 2023 | View data |
