Environmental protection in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Environmental protection was 2.69 billion in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Cape Verde, 2008–2017
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2017, environmental protection in Cape Verde stood at 2.69 billion. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of up 40.6% on the previous year and up 244.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in Cape Verde peaked at 2.69 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 97.06 million, in 2009.
That places Cape Verde 54th out of 113 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental protection in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 782.18 million | — |
| 2009 | 97.06 million | -87.6% |
| 2010 | 543.93 million | +460.4% |
| 2011 | 799.99 million | +47.1% |
| 2012 | 1.36 billion | +70.2% |
| 2013 | 1.22 billion | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 1.57 billion | +28.5% |
| 2015 | 2.13 billion | +35.5% |
| 2016 | 1.91 billion | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 2.69 billion | +40.6% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 2.69 billion is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.23 billion, 52% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 2.69 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.81 billion, 96% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 439.62 million | 97.06 million | 782.18 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.53 billion | 543.93 million | 2.69 billion | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Cape Verde?
- Environmental protection in Cape Verde was 2.69 billion in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 2.69 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 97.06 million in 2009.
- How does Cape Verde rank for environmental protection?
- Cape Verde ranks 54th out of 113 countries with data for 2017.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 244.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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).