In 2023, Germany led European environmental protection expenditures at €81.89 billion, with a modest year-on-year growth of 2.05%. France and Italy followed, registering sizable expenditures at €50.46 billion and €34.6 billion respectively, with similar growths around 2%. Notably, Poland showed significant dynamism, growing by 11.2%, while Spain and Finland saw declines. Over the last five years, countries like Malta, Latvia, and Switzerland experienced notable acceleration with growth rates exceeding 4%, while some others lagged moderately.
Future trends indicate that the focus on sustainable practices and green technology growth will likely boost environmental expenditures. Strong governmental policies and EU directives could influence more significant investment, especially in Eastern Europe, which anticipates higher growth rates to close the regional spending gap on environmental protection.
Top countries in Total Expenditures on Environmental Protection by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 81,890 | 2023 | +1.86% | +2.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 50,460 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 34,600 | 2023 | +1.17% | +1.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 19,470 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 19,440 | 2023 | +0.34% | -0.055% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 16,040 | 2023 | +1.07% | +0.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 15,670 | 2023 | +3.76% | +11.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 14,870 | 2023 | +1.91% | +2.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 13,880 | 2023 | +3.09% | +4.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 10,580 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.56% | View data |
