In 2023, Italy led the European public sector in environmental protection output for waste management with 41.89 million Euros. It was followed by Spain (25.28), and Germany (13.81), with Belgium and Austria also showing relevant but smaller contributions. Year-on-year variations show significant increases in Austria and Italy at 3.92% and 2.54% respectively, while Slovenia experienced a notable decrease of 6.56%. Over the last five years, Italy and Lithuania presented robust growth, suggesting a positive trend in financial allocations towards environmental protection in waste management.
Looking forward, increased European Union regulations and national commitments to circular economy goals may drive further investments in waste management initiatives. This could result in higher outputs from the public sector, especially in countries currently showing sharper growth or those with emerging sustainability targets.
Top countries in Environmental Protection Output in Waste Management in All Activities by the Public Sector Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 41.89 | 2023 | +2.18% | +2.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 25.28 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 13.81 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6.31 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 4.18 | 2023 | +3.36% | +3.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 3.99 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1.66 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1.44 | 2023 | -0.15% | +0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 0.46 | 2023 | +2.86% | +2.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 0.4 | 2023 | +2.32% | +2.23% | View data |
