In 2023, Germany leads in the European population connected to urban wastewater systems, followed by France and Spain. Most countries show positive growth from the previous year, with Romania, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina experiencing the highest increases. Conversely, Greece, Bulgaria, and Croatia faced declines. Over a five-year period, consistent growth is observed across most regions due to increasing urbanization and infrastructure development.
Future trends to monitor include the influence of EU policies on environmental and infrastructure projects, technological advancements for wastewater treatment, and potential economic shifts affecting funding and implementation in developing regions.
Top countries in Population Connected to Urban Wastewater Collecting System Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.99 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 15.8 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 13.31 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 8.23 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.95 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3.22 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 2.9 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.84 | 2023 | -0.028% | -0.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.67 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.61 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.41% | View data |
