In 2023, Germany led European public sector expenditure on environmental protection at 9.69 billion euros. The Netherlands and Spain closely followed, investing 7.46 and 6.06 billion euros, respectively. Portugal, Greece, Luxembourg, Latvia, and Lithuania allocated significantly less, each below 1 billion euros. Year-on-year variations show substantial growth in Luxembourg (2.76%) and Latvia (1.4%), indicating increasing prioritization of environmental initiatives. Germany and the Netherlands also posted moderate increases in expenditure, whereas other countries showed varied yet impactful increases over time.
Looking ahead, expect a steady increase in these expenditures as countries adapt to stricter EU environmental regulations and green transition goals. Monitoring competitive dynamics and policy changes will be essential to understand shifts in public spending priorities.
Top countries in Internal Current Expenditure in All Environmental Protection Activities in All Activities by the Public Sector by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 9,690 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 7,460 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 6,060 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 819.6 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 444 | 2023 | +1.14% | +0.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 140 | 2023 | +2.87% | +2.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 120.4 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 46.1 | 2023 | +1.1% | +0.66% | View data |
