In 2024, Poland leads in global national expenditure on environmental protection with 2.82% of GDP, followed by the Czech Republic at 2.58%, and Iceland at 2.42%. Germany and Estonia are also significant contributors at 2.24% and 2.17%, respectively. On the opposite end, Luxembourg and Ireland spend the least, with values at 1.06% and 0.43%. Year-on-year variations reveal diverse trends: Poland shows an 8.8% increase, while the Czech Republic sees a 1.2% decline. Noteworthy is Iceland's 7.57% increase, contrasting with Estonia's 2.4% decrease and Ireland's significant 7.35% drop. Between 2023 and 2024, the landscape of expenditure reflects both progressive rises and subtle declines.
Future trends to watch include increasing allocations driven by escalating environmental challenges. Continued investments across nations like Germany, Sweden, and France will be essential, considering their moderate but steady growth rates. Special attention should be given to countries with declining expenditures such as Ireland, Lithuania, and Finland, which might need strategic redirections to align with global sustainability goals.
Top countries in National Expenditure on Environmental Protection by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 2.82 | 2023 | +2.55% | +8.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 2.58 | 2023 | -0.39% | -1.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 2.42 | 2023 | +7.08% | +7.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 2.24 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Estonia | 2.17 | 2023 | -0.91% | -2.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 2.11 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1.98 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1.96 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.94 | 2023 | -1.02% | -0.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 1.92 | 2023 | -1.03% | -0.51% | View data |
