In 2023, Slovakia leads the list with 70.7% of its population connected to urban and secondary wastewater treatment plants. Slovenia and Ireland follow with 33.38% and 32.68%, respectively. Other European countries remain below 30%, with Germany, Austria, and Denmark reporting the lowest connection rates below 2%. Year-on-year variations from 2023 to 2024 highlight minimal changes, indicating a stabilizing trend. Over five years, the compounded annual growth rate shows negligible progression, pointing to stagnant development in this sector.
Future trends worth monitoring include technological advancements in wastewater treatment, policy changes promoting environmental sustainability, and cross-border initiatives aimed at standardizing wastewater treatment across Europe to enhance connection rates.
Top countries in Population Connected to Urban and Other Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plants by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovakia | 70.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovenia | 33.38 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 32.68 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 32.06 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 29.43 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 26.27 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 14.44 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 14.41 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Albania | 14.07 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 13.24 | 2023 | View data |
