Belgium vs Ireland: Protection of biodiversity and landscape

Belgium
323.40 million
in 2021
Ireland
280.61 million
in 2021
Belgium rank
43rd
Ireland rank
44th

Protection of biodiversity and landscape over time

  • Belgium
  • Ireland
0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M199520082021

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 323.40 million against 280.61 million in Ireland, a difference of 42.79 million.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.

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

Belgium ranks 43rd and Ireland ranks 44th of 92 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 113.70 million 241.26 million 127.56 million Ireland
2010s 228.63 million 306.92 million 78.29 million Ireland
2020s 302.95 million 279.86 million 23.09 million Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher protection of biodiversity and landscape, Belgium or Ireland?
Belgium, at 323.40 million against 280.61 million in Ireland as of 2021.
What is the difference in protection of biodiversity and landscape between Belgium and Ireland?
42.79 million, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
21 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2021.
How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for protection of biodiversity and landscape?
Belgium ranks 43rd and Ireland ranks 44th of 92 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Protection of biodiversity and landscape (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
Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
92 places, 1,355 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).