Belgium vs France: Pollution abatement

Belgium
3.04 billion
in 2021
France
3.04 billion
in 2021
Belgium rank
14th
France rank
15th

Pollution abatement over time

  • Belgium
  • France
01.0B2.0B3.0B199520082021

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 3.04 billion against 3.04 billion in France, a difference of 3.50 million.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2001 it was France ahead.

Belgium ranks 14th and France ranks 15th of 89 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 2 and France in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium France Difference Ahead
2000s 429.42 million 999.67 million 570.24 million France
2010s 2.78 billion 1.79 billion 987.21 million Belgium
2020s 3.05 billion 2.82 billion 236.60 million Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pollution abatement, Belgium or France?
Belgium, at 3.04 billion against 3.04 billion in France as of 2021.
What is the difference in pollution abatement between Belgium and France?
3.50 million, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and France?
21 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2021.
How do Belgium and France rank globally for pollution abatement?
Belgium ranks 14th and France ranks 15th of 89 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Pollution abatement (Domestic Currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pollution abatement (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
89 places, 1,326 data points, 1995–2022
Last refreshed

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).