South Africa vs United Arab Emirates: R&D Environmental protection

South Africa
536.79 million
in 2022
United Arab Emirates
525.00 million
in 2022
South Africa rank
17th
United Arab Emirates rank
18th

R&D Environmental protection over time

  • South Africa
  • United Arab Emirates
100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M500.0M600.0M200920152022

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 536.79 million against 525.00 million in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 11.79 million.

Across all 8 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

South Africa ranks 17th and United Arab Emirates ranks 18th of 89 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa United Arab Emirates Difference Ahead
2010s 484.36 million 355.80 million 128.56 million South Africa
2020s 515.49 million 426.33 million 89.16 million South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher r&d environmental protection, South Africa or United Arab Emirates?
South Africa, at 536.79 million against 525.00 million in United Arab Emirates as of 2022.
What is the difference in r&d environmental protection between South Africa and United Arab Emirates?
11.79 million, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Arab Emirates?
8 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2022.
How do South Africa and United Arab Emirates rank globally for r&d environmental protection?
South Africa ranks 17th and United Arab Emirates ranks 18th of 89 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as R&D Environmental protection (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
R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
89 places, 1,322 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).