South Africa vs Switzerland: Pollution abatement
Pollution abatement over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 419.07 million against 323.69 million in Switzerland, a difference of 95.38 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 36th and Switzerland ranks 38th of 89 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 146.40 million | 334.44 million | 188.04 million | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 234.21 million | 389.57 million | 155.36 million | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 405.92 million | 336.94 million | 68.98 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher pollution abatement, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 419.07 million against 323.69 million in Switzerland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in pollution abatement between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 95.38 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for pollution abatement?
- South Africa ranks 36th and Switzerland ranks 38th 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
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).