In 2023, Germany led European spending on environmental protection in waste management with 1.06 billion Euros. Italy, Spain, and France followed with significantly lower values. Notably, year-on-year variations showed an increase in Germany and declines across Italy, Spain, and Portugal, reflecting diverse national strategies. Over five years, mixed annual trends were observed, with an increase in waste management investments for specific countries like Lithuania and moderate declines in others.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in investments for countries demonstrating growth, like Germany and Lithuania. Additionally, further harmonization of environmental policies at the EU level may impact the distribution and magnitude of funding among member states.
Top countries in Current and Capital Transfers Paid for Environmental Protection in Waste Management in All Activities by All Economic Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,060 | 2023 | +4.56% | +1.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 100 | 2023 | -27.01% | -16.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 63 | 2023 | -16% | -11.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 36.6 | 2023 | -5.18% | -3.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 19.7 | 2023 | -7.51% | -4.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 12.7 | 2023 | -3.05% | +6.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 10.7 | 2023 | +5.94% | +2.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 10 | 2023 | -9.09% | -1.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 8.1 | 2023 | -3.57% | -7.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 4.5 | 2023 | -29.69% | -25.65% | View data |
