Environmental protection in China
China: Environmental protection was 620.00 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in China, 2005–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, environmental protection in China stood at 620.00 billion.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 108.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in China peaked at 783.00 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 92.53 billion, in 2007.
China ranks 5th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental protection in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 149.00 billion | — |
| 2006 | 184.00 billion | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 92.53 billion | -49.7% |
| 2008 | 151.00 billion | +63.2% |
| 2009 | 201.00 billion | +33.1% |
| 2010 | 250.00 billion | +24.4% |
| 2011 | 264.00 billion | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 297.00 billion | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 345.00 billion | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 378.00 billion | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 493.00 billion | +30.4% |
| 2016 | 497.00 billion | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 597.00 billion | +20.1% |
| 2018 | 668.00 billion | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 783.00 billion | +17.2% |
| 2020 | 751.00 billion | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 618.00 billion | -17.7% |
| 2022 | 620.00 billion | +0.3% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 620.00 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.23 billion, 118.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- China's 620.00 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.32 billion, 143.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 155.51 billion | 92.53 billion | 201.00 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 457.20 billion | 250.00 billion | 783.00 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 663.00 billion | 618.00 billion | 751.00 billion | 3 |
Countries ranked near China
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in China?
- Environmental protection in China was 620.00 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 783.00 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.53 billion in 2007.
- How does China rank for environmental protection?
- China ranks 5th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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).