In 2023, Germany led European investment in wastewater management within the manufacturing sector with 70.86 million euros, showing growth of 1.35% from the previous year, contributing significantly to the region's gross fixed capital formation. Finland, with 14.05 million euros, followed with a 2.96% year-on-year increase. Conversely, Spain experienced a decline of 2.14%, standing at 10.7 million euros. Ireland and Slovenia also saw declines of 5.05% and 1.98% respectively. The smaller Baltic and Eastern European nations, such as Estonia and Latvia, although they have lower investment levels, displayed mixed trends with Estonia decreasing notably by 14.1% while Latvia grew by 2.53%.
Future trends to watch include Germany's continued dominance as an indicator for European investment trends. Environmental regulations and technological advancements may drive further investment. Finland's steady growth suggests increasing regional focus on sustainable practices. Monitoring economic conditions and policy changes will be key to forecasting shifts in capital allocations towards wastewater management and sustainability in the manufacturing sector.
Top countries in Gross Fixed Capital Formation and Acquisition Less Disposals of Non-Produced Non-Financial Assets in Wastewater Management in Manufacturing by the Business Sector Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 70.86 | 2023 | -0.045% | +1.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 14.05 | 2023 | +4.12% | +2.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10.7 | 2023 | -3.44% | -2.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 1.4 | 2023 | -4.35% | -5.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 1.21 | 2023 | -5% | -1.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 0.46 | 2023 | -12.12% | -14.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 0.41 | 2023 | +4% | +2.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 0.38 | 2023 | +4.35% | -2.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 0.27 | 2023 | +6.25% | +2.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.25 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
