The analysis of European national expenditure on environmental protection by households shows a variation among countries. In 2023, Germany and France led with 14.64 and 12.08 billion euros respectively, while smaller economies such as Estonia reflected lower investments at 0.0554 billion euros. Year-on-year percentage change highlights France's 1.57% increase and Estonia's notable rise of 2.28%. Conversely, Spain and Greece saw declines with -0.17% and -0.12%. Over the last five years, compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates divergent trends with Portugal, Luxembourg, and Estonia driving growth, indicating varying national priorities in environmental commitments.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy shifts due to climate change imperatives, economic recovery influencing household expenditure, and technological advancements enhancing eco-friendly household activities. These factors may promote an increase in household contributions to environmental protection across Europe, emphasizing sustainable practices.
Top countries in National Expenditure on Environmental Protection in All Environmental Protection Activities in All Activities by Households by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14,640 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12,080 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 3,180 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,820 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,500 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 735.6 | 2023 | +3.03% | +2.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 689.2 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 373.1 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 266.5 | 2023 | +2.46% | +2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 254.1 | 2023 | -0.51% | +1.26% | View data |
