Latvia vs Malta: Pollution abatement

Latvia
22.76 million
in 2021
Malta
21.23 million
in 2021
Latvia rank
56th
Malta rank
57th

Pollution abatement over time

  • Latvia
  • Malta
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How they compare

Latvia currently reports 22.76 million against 21.23 million in Malta, a difference of 1.52 million.

That makes Latvia's figure about 1.1 times Malta's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Latvia ahead.

Latvia ranks 56th and Malta ranks 57th of 89 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Latvia Malta Difference Ahead
2000s 4.61 million 472,111 4.14 million Latvia
2010s 21.57 million 4.45 million 17.11 million Latvia
2020s 20.88 million 16.22 million 4.66 million Latvia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pollution abatement, Latvia or Malta?
Latvia, at 22.76 million against 21.23 million in Malta as of 2021.
What is the difference in pollution abatement between Latvia and Malta?
1.52 million, with Latvia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Malta?
21 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2021.
How do Latvia and Malta rank globally for pollution abatement?
Latvia ranks 56th and Malta ranks 57th 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).