Ireland vs Portugal: Environmental protection
Ireland
1.48 billion
in 2021
Portugal
1.72 billion
in 2021
Ireland rank
62nd
Portugal rank
61st
Environmental protection over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 1.72 billion against 1.48 billion in Ireland, a difference of 237.12 million.
That makes Portugal's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Portugal ahead.
Ireland ranks 62nd and Portugal ranks 61st of 113 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Portugal in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 411.59 million | 627.17 million | 215.58 million | Portugal |
| 2000s | 1.45 billion | 980.58 million | 465.19 million | Ireland |
| 2010s | 1.26 billion | 1.17 billion | 90.99 million | Ireland |
| 2020s | 1.46 billion | 1.55 billion | 96.19 million | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher environmental protection, Ireland or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 1.72 billion against 1.48 billion in Ireland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in environmental protection between Ireland and Portugal?
- 237.12 million, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2021.
- How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for environmental protection?
- Ireland ranks 62nd and Portugal ranks 61st of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Environmental protection (Domestic Currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset captures government spending on environmental protection efforts such as pollution abatement, biodiversity conservation, and waste management. These expenditures are classified according to the COFOG framework (Classification of the Functions of Government).