Environmental protection in Argentina
Argentina: Environmental protection was 157.00 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Argentina, 2002–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 157.00 billion for environmental protection in 2022. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 31.9% on the previous year and up 5,940.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in Argentina peaked at 157.00 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 61.41 million, in 2003.
Argentina ranks 13th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental protection in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 63.20 million | — |
| 2003 | 61.41 million | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 242.50 million | +294.9% |
| 2014 | 2.60 billion | +971.9% |
| 2015 | 2.13 billion | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 5.50 billion | +158.3% |
| 2017 | 13.37 billion | +143.2% |
| 2018 | 18.04 billion | +34.9% |
| 2019 | 28.76 billion | +59.4% |
| 2020 | 55.25 billion | +92.1% |
| 2021 | 119.00 billion | +115.4% |
| 2022 | 157.00 billion | +31.9% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 157.00 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.23 billion, 30.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 157.00 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 838.80 million, 187.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 122.37 million | 61.41 million | 242.50 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 11.73 billion | 2.13 billion | 28.76 billion | 6 |
| 2020s | 110.42 billion | 55.25 billion | 157.00 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Argentina?
- Environmental protection in Argentina was 157.00 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 157.00 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.41 million in 2003.
- How does Argentina rank for environmental protection?
- Argentina ranks 13th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,940.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental protection (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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).