In 2020, the largest share of buyout activity in Europe occurred in the UK and Ireland region. This region made up over one fifth (twenty percent) of the total European buyout volume. This was followed by France with 19 percent of total buyout volume. The third place ranking is completed by the Nordic region and Germany, each with 13 percent of the total European buyout volume.
Distribution of private equity (PE) buyout volume in Europe in 2019 and 2020, by region
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Distribution of private equity (PE) buyout volume in Europe in 2019 and 2020, by region [Graph], PwC, March 29, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/557243/buyout-total-volume-by-region-europe/