In 2023, Spain led European countries in receiving current and capital transfers for environmental protection in waste management, with 129 million euros. However, this marked an 8.2% decrease from the previous year. Italy followed with 111.1 million euros, experiencing a 15.7% decline. Lithuania and France recorded minor fluctuations, with Lithuania seeing a positive trend of 2.66%, contrary to France's decrease of 3.96%. Smaller markets like Latvia, Ireland, and Luxembourg observed significant declines of over 11.5%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) revealed mixed results, indicating varied stability among countries.
Future trends to watch include increasing investments in innovative waste management technologies amid tightening European environmental regulations. Countries may also leverage EU funding to bolster infrastructure, aiming for sustainable practices and improved waste management systems. As economies recover and prioritize green transitions, shifts in capital allocation are anticipated, with potential growth in these transfers to match enhanced environmental goals.
Top countries in Current and Capital Transfers Received for Environmental Protection in Waste Management in All Activities by All Economic Sectors by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 129 | 2023 | -10.66% | -8.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 111.1 | 2023 | -24.78% | -15.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 38.2 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 36.6 | 2023 | -5.18% | -3.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 20 | 2023 | -6.98% | -4.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 7.5 | 2023 | -5.06% | -8.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 4.4 | 2023 | -12% | -13.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2 | 2023 | -13.04% | -11.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | -19.73% | View data |
