Environmental protection in Ecuador
Ecuador: Environmental protection was 76.46 million in 2022. ▼ Falling
Environmental protection in Ecuador, 2013–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Ecuador recorded 76.46 million for environmental protection in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.6% on the previous year and down 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in Ecuador peaked at 159.31 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 62.35 million, in 2021.
Ecuador ranks 93rd of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Environmental protection in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 147.23 million | — |
| 2014 | 159.31 million | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 143.06 million | -10.2% |
| 2016 | 99.33 million | -30.6% |
| 2017 | 103.64 million | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 110.38 million | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 90.70 million | -17.8% |
| 2020 | 78.25 million | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 62.35 million | -20.3% |
| 2022 | 76.46 million | +22.6% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 76.46 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.23 billion, 1% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 76.46 million is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 838.80 million, 9% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 121.95 million | 90.70 million | 159.31 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 72.35 million | 62.35 million | 78.25 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More public sector data for Ecuador
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Democracy 6 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Ecuador?
- Environmental protection in Ecuador was 76.46 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 159.31 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.35 million in 2021.
- How does Ecuador rank for environmental protection?
- Ecuador ranks 93rd out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ecuador 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).