The gross investment in the water collection, treatment, and supply sector in France exhibited fluctuating trends from 2013 to 2023. The highest decline was in 2018 with a -23.59% year-on-year change, dropping to €1.63 Billion. Following this, 2020 also saw a major decrease of -25.83%, falling to €1.34 Billion. However, from 2021 to 2023, the sector recovered with a significant positive annual growth rate, reaching €2.14 Billion in 2023, marking a 9.42% increase compared to 2022. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 5.57%, indicating a robust recovery.
Future projections for 2024 to 2028 suggest a steady upward growth in investment with the sector expected to reach €2.48 Billion by 2028. The forecasted CAGR for this period is 2.28%. The forecasted five-year growth rate is 11.95%, showing a consistent investment increase.
Looking ahead, key trends to monitor include the impact of regulatory changes, technological advancements in water treatment, sustainability initiatives, and climate change effects on resource availability.