In 2023, France leads European environmental protection expenditure by the public sector at 17.84 billion euros, followed closely by Italy at 16.94 billion euros and Germany at 15.6 billion euros. Spain and Austria show moderate investments, whereas Portugal, Greece, and Ireland commit lower budgets. Despite France's growth, Austria exhibits the highest year-on-year percentage growth at 4.75%. Overall, most countries maintain a positive growth trend, with slight negative variations in Ireland, Finland, and Latvia.
Looking forward, countries like Austria that currently exhibit high growth percentages may continue their upward trajectory, fostering innovations and setting benchmarks for sustainable public sector initiatives. Watch for increased EU regulatory frameworks driving higher investments across more member states.
Top countries in Environmental Protection Output in All Environmental Protection Activities in All Activities by the Public Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17,840 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 16,940 | 2023 | +1.83% | +2.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 15,600 | 2023 | +0.94% | +0.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10,430 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 3,770 | 2023 | +4.05% | +4.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1,200 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,140 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 1,120 | 2023 | +0.036% | -0.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 752.2 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 378.7 | 2023 | -0.32% | -0.49% | View data |
