The number of water utility enterprises in Germany is forecasted to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028, starting at 2.09 thousand enterprises in 2024 and reaching 2.14 thousand by 2028. This reflects a modest year-on-year increase of approximately 0.47% in 2025 and further regular increments through 2028, pointing towards a stable growth trajectory. Prior to 2024, the figure for 2023 stood exactly at 2.09 thousand enterprises. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be 0.46%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts from regulatory changes, technological advancements in water management, and increased focus on sustainable practices, which could either bolster enterprise growth or introduce new challenges in the water utility sector in Germany.
