The data indicates that as of 2023, France leads with a significantly higher population connected to independent wastewater treatment systems compared to other European countries. France's share experienced a slight increase, while countries like Ireland and Belgium also showed positive growth. Conversely, countries such as Bulgaria, Croatia, and Germany experienced declines, with Spain showing the sharpest decrease at 13.5%. Over the past 5 years, decline trends are visible in several countries, suggesting a shift towards centralized systems or alternative sanitation solutions.
Looking to the future, trends worth monitoring include the adoption of innovative wastewater technologies, increased environmental regulations, and potential shifts in funding for wastewater infrastructure across Europe. These factors could influence the extent of decentralization in wastewater treatment across various countries.
Top countries in Population Connected to Independent Wastewater Treatment Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 49.85 | 2023 | +1.29% | +0.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 6.28 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 6.28 | 2023 | -0.47% | +1.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 6.03 | 2023 | -2.6% | -1.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 5.99 | 2023 | -4.95% | -3.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.42 | 2023 | -4.93% | -4.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4.67 | 2023 | +1.33% | -0.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 3.25 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.018% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 2.93 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 2.3 | 2023 | -0.046% | -0.4% | View data |
