In 2023, Germany led European fixed investment in machinery, equipment, and weapon systems with 275.89 billion euros, followed by France and the Netherlands. Germany and France recorded moderate year-on-year growth, whereas Greece and Malta showed the highest growth rates, indicating potential rapid shifts in investment dynamics. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania also experienced significant annual increases.
Future trends to watch involve potential growth in Eastern European countries, given their recent high growth rates. Further, geopolitical tensions may spur increased investments in weapon systems. Advancements in technology could result in increased expenditures across the region as a whole.
Top countries in Fixed Investment in Machinery and Equipment and Weapon System by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 275,890 | 2023 | +8.89% | +3.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 142,890 | 2023 | +1.11% | +3.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 49,250 | 2023 | +0.87% | +2.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 41,520 | 2023 | +0.73% | +3.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 34,000 | 2023 | +1.72% | +2.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 15,250 | 2023 | +15.83% | +12.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 13,940 | 2023 | +1.43% | +2.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 13,810 | 2023 | +1.2% | +3.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 8,980 | 2023 | +6.84% | +1.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 5,170 | 2023 | +1.56% | +4.16% | View data |
