In Norway, the share of the population connected to primary wastewater treatment is forecasted to decline. In 2023, this share was 22.97%. From 2024 onwards, the forecasts predict a steady decrease: 22.31% in 2024, 21.73% in 2025, 21.17% in 2026, 20.62% in 2027, and 20.08% in 2028.
The year-on-year variations over the last two years are as follows:
- 2023 to 2024: -2.88%
- 2024 to 2025: -2.60%
- 2025 to 2026: -2.58%
- 2026 to 2027: -2.60%
- 2027 to 2028: -2.61%
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 indicates an average annual decline of approximately 2.65%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in wastewater treatment technologies, government policies incentivizing higher treatment standards, and increased public awareness and demand for improved environmental practices. These factors could potentially alter the projected decline and enhance the proportion of the population connected to primary wastewater treatment facilities.
