Environmental protection in Bhutan
Bhutan: Environmental protection was 74.72 million in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Bhutan, 2000–2020
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.
Environmental protection in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 55.17 million | — |
| 2012 | 84.29 million | +52.8% |
| 2013 | 61.68 million | -26.8% |
| 2014 | 66.86 million | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 93.71 million | +40.2% |
| 2016 | 147.04 million | +56.9% |
| 2017 | 110.67 million | -24.7% |
| 2018 | 86.14 million | -22.2% |
| 2019 | 80.51 million | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 74.72 million | -7.2% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 74.72 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 897.05 million, 8% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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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).