Germany vs Hungary: Pollution abatement

Germany
5.08 billion
in 2022
Hungary
10.44 billion
in 2021
Germany rank
11th
Hungary rank
9th

Pollution abatement over time

  • Germany
  • Hungary
020.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B199520082022

How they compare

Hungary currently reports 10.44 billion against 5.08 billion in Germany, a difference of 5.37 billion.

That makes Hungary's figure about 2.1 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 11th and Hungary ranks 9th of 89 countries.

Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Hungary Difference Ahead
2000s 2.09 billion 3.28 billion 1.19 billion Hungary
2010s 4.15 billion 24.73 billion 20.58 billion Hungary
2020s 9.70 billion 11.04 billion 1.34 billion Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pollution abatement, Germany or Hungary?
Hungary, at 10.44 billion against 5.08 billion in Germany as of 2021.
What is the difference in pollution abatement between Germany and Hungary?
5.37 billion, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Hungary?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Germany and Hungary rank globally for pollution abatement?
Germany ranks 11th and Hungary ranks 9th 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).