Environmental protection in Bhutan

Bhutan: Environmental protection was 74.72 million in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
74.72 million
Change on year
down 7.2%
World rank
94th
of 113 countries
All-time high
147.04 million
in 2016
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
18
2000–2020

Environmental protection in Bhutan, 2000–2020

050.0M100.0M150.0M2000201020202000: 02001: 02002: 02003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02011: 55.2M2012: 84.3M2013: 61.7M2014: 66.9M2015: 93.7M2016: 147.0M2017: 110.7M2018: 86.1M2019: 80.5M2020: 74.7M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2020, environmental protection in Bhutan stood at 74.72 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.2% on the previous year and up 35.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental protection in Bhutan peaked at 147.04 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.

That places Bhutan 94th out of 113 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 8
2010s 87.34 million 55.17 million 147.04 million 9
2020s 74.72 million 74.72 million 74.72 million 1

Countries ranked near Bhutan

  1. 91 Cyprus 89.80 million compare
  2. 92 Solomon Islands 76.90 million compare
  3. 93 Ecuador 76.46 million compare
  4. 95 Panama 65.17 million compare
  5. 96 El Salvador 47.00 million compare
  6. 97 Samoa 32.55 million compare

See the full ranking of 113 places β†’

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All data for Bhutan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is environmental protection in Bhutan?
Environmental protection in Bhutan was 74.72 million in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 147.04 million in 2016.
What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
How does Bhutan rank for environmental protection?
Bhutan ranks 94th out of 113 countries with data for 2020.
Is environmental protection rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bhutan 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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Indicator
Environmental protection (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
113 places, 1,949 data points, 1995–2022
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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).