In 2023, Germany led European public sector expenditure in wastewater management at 2.39 billion euros but experienced a slight decline of 0.13% from the previous year. Spain and Belgium showed positive growth with increases of 1.42% and 1.41%, respectively. Portugal, Slovenia, and Latvia experienced notable year-on-year growth, driven by their increasing investment needs. From 2019 to 2023, the five-year compound annual growth rate positioned Slovenia as the forefront leader in increment rate, foretelling a broader trend of enhanced focus across smaller economies.
Future trends to watch include potential restructuring in established nations like Germany, seeking to balance expenditure with efficiency, while emerging participants may increasingly integrate advanced technologies to optimize resource allocation and enhance sustainability in wastewater management.
Top countries in Internal Current Expenditure in Wastewater Management in All Activities by the Public Sector by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,390 | 2023 | +0.042% | -0.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 513.5 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 229.9 | 2023 | +2.41% | +1.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 126.3 | 2023 | +3.87% | +3.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 22.6 | 2023 | +4.15% | +4.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 5.8 | 2023 | +1.75% | +2.21% | View data |
