Finland vs Sweden: Pollution abatement

Finland
183.00 million
in 2021
Sweden
211.00 million
in 2021
Finland rank
45th
Sweden rank
43rd

Pollution abatement over time

  • Finland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 211.00 million against 183.00 million in Finland, a difference of 28.00 million.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.2 times Finland's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Finland ahead.

Finland ranks 45th and Sweden ranks 43rd of 89 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 110.00 million 99.22 million 10.78 million Finland
2010s 152.30 million 400.40 million 248.10 million Sweden
2020s 180.50 million 204.00 million 23.50 million Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pollution abatement, Finland or Sweden?
Sweden, at 211.00 million against 183.00 million in Finland as of 2021.
What is the difference in pollution abatement between Finland and Sweden?
28.00 million, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
21 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2021.
How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for pollution abatement?
Finland ranks 45th and Sweden ranks 43rd 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).