In 2023, Germany led European investment in cleaner environmental protection assets in wastewater management for the manufacturing sector, significantly ahead with 259.3 million euros. Other countries like Italy and Portugal followed, investing 41.8 million and 14.5 million euros, respectively. Year-on-year changes from 2023 indicate moderate growth in Germany and Italy at 3.62% and 3.5%, while Portugal saw a rise of 5.3%. Conversely, Slovenia and Austria witnessed declines of 2.49% and 2.38%, with Greece maintaining a stagnant position.
Future trends to watch include:
- Germany's continued dominance, potentially influencing other countries to increase their investments.
- The likelihood of Italy and Portugal maintaining positive growth, aided by EU environmental initiatives.
- Potential policy or regulatory changes in Slovenia and Austria to reverse recent declines.
- Overall increased awareness and necessity for improved environmental assets influencing gradual growth across Europe.
Top countries in Gross Fixed Capital Formation on Cleaner Environmental Protection Assets in Wastewater Management in Manufacturing by the Business Sector by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 259.3 | 2023 | +1.21% | +3.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 41.8 | 2023 | +1.46% | +3.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 14.5 | 2023 | +4.32% | +5.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovenia | 5.2 | 2023 | 0% | -2.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 3.9 | 2023 | -2.5% | -2.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
