In 2023, Germany, Italy, and France led European consumption expenditure on environmental protection services by the public sector, accounting for significant shares at 28.24, 26.59, and 25.19 million Euros, respectively. Growth rates revealed Italy's strong rise with a 5.21% increase, while Portugal and Finland saw slight declines. The five-year CAGR indicates modest but varied growth across countries, with smaller economies like Slovakia and Estonia experiencing notable increases in public sector spending.
Future trends to watch include the harmonization of environmental policies, which may boost spending across Europe, and the impact of digital innovations in environmental services, potentially leading to shifts in expenditure patterns and efficiency improvements in resource allocation.
Top countries in Final Consumption Expenditure of Environmental Protection Services in All Environmental Protection Activities in All Activities by the Public Sector Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 28.24 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 26.59 | 2023 | +2.61% | +5.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 25.19 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 8.13 | 2023 | +1.81% | +2.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 4.3 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 2.44 | 2023 | +2.32% | +3.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1.49 | 2023 | -1.17% | -0.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 1.15 | 2023 | +1.53% | +0.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1.14 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.77 | 2023 | +2.44% | +4.82% | View data |
