In 2013, the aggregate value of PPP transactions which reached financial close totalles EUR 16.3 billion, a 27% increase over 2012. PPP transactions reached financial close significantly increased from 68 in 2012 to 80 in 2013. The UK remained the largest PPP market in Europe both in terms of value and number of projects. Transport sector remains most active in value terms followed by environment and education. The healthcare sector was the fastes growing major sector reached aggregate value of EUR 1.5 billion.