Based on 2023 data, Germany leads with 79.76 million units connected to urban and other tertiary wastewater treatment plants, followed by France at 44.94 million and Spain at 27.18 million. Romania and Bulgaria show the highest year-on-year variation at 3.29% and 3.57%, respectively, indicating significant improvement in their wastewater management. Countries like Croatia and Slovakia also reported substantial growth with increases of 20.37% and 4.05%, respectively.
In contrast, France and Spain experienced declines, highlighting potential stagnation in their wastewater connection advancements. Despite small population sizes, rapid year-on-year growth shows potential for catching up, particularly in smaller or developing markets like Serbia (10.9%) and Ireland (7.08%).
Looking forward, growth in wastewater treatment connectivity is expected across Europe, with Eastern European countries likely to see notable advancements. The push for sustainability and environmental regulations may drive further improvements, with technological innovations providing new opportunities for increased efficiency and coverage.
Top countries in Population Connected to Urban and Other Tertiary Wastewater Treatment Plants by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 79,760 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 44,940 | 2023 | -0.72% | -0.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 27,180 | 2023 | -0.098% | -0.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 23,070 | 2023 | +0.097% | +0.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 17,660 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 9,640 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 9,550 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 9,550 | 2023 | +4.93% | +3.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 9,200 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 8,610 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.58% | View data |
