The total transfers for environmental protection in the ambient air and climate sector saw Germany leading in 2024 with €3.48 billion, followed by France and Belgium at €0.9856 billion and €0.9445 billion respectively. Luxembourg and Ireland recorded the lowest at €0.077 billion and €0.0292 billion. In 2023, Germany recorded an increase of 1.73%, while France grew by 1.32%. Luxembourg and Ireland recorded significant growths of 3.32% and 4.35% respectively. Conversely, Belgium saw a decline of 0.49%. Over the past five years, these transfers have shown varied trends, indicating differing national priorities and capacities in environmental spending.
Future trends to monitor include potential increases in public spending on environmental protection driven by European Union policies targeting climate neutrality. Countries lagging in transfers may intensify their budgets to meet these ambitions, while others must sustain or heighten funding levels to maintain leadership positions in climate protection initiatives.
Top countries in Current and Capital Transfers Paid for Environmental Protection in Protection of Ambient Air and Climate in All Activities by the Public Sector by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,480 | 2023 | +2.71% | +1.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 985.6 | 2023 | +3.67% | +1.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 944.5 | 2023 | -0.042% | -0.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Luxembourg | 77 | 2023 | +4.34% | +3.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 29.2 | 2023 | +5.8% | +4.35% | View data |
