Environmental protection in Estonia
Estonia: Environmental protection was 174.40 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Estonia, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 174.40 million for environmental protection in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 707.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in Estonia peaked at 193.40 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, -38.10 million, in 2010.
Estonia ranks 88th of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental protection in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 16.60 million | — |
| 1996 | 21.70 million | +30.7% |
| 1997 | 30.00 million | +38.2% |
| 1998 | 32.10 million | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 33.70 million | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 32.80 million | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 50.70 million | +54.6% |
| 2002 | 48.30 million | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 62.50 million | +29.4% |
| 2004 | 68.20 million | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 105.10 million | +54.1% |
| 2006 | 107.50 million | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 140.20 million | +30.4% |
| 2008 | 178.70 million | +27.5% |
| 2009 | 108.90 million | -39.1% |
| 2010 | -38.10 million | -135.0% |
| 2011 | -28.70 million | -24.7% |
| 2012 | 158.30 million | -651.6% |
| 2013 | 126.00 million | -20.4% |
| 2014 | 137.00 million | +8.7% |
| 2015 | 149.50 million | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 128.80 million | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 175.30 million | +36.1% |
| 2018 | 193.40 million | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 187.30 million | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 184.20 million | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 174.40 million | -5.3% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 174.40 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.19 billion, 8% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 174.40 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.23 billion, 3% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental protection in Estonia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +651.6% | -28.70 million | 158.30 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.82 million | 16.60 million | 33.70 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 90.29 million | 32.80 million | 178.70 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.88 million | -38.10 million | 193.40 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 179.30 million | 174.40 million | 184.20 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Estonia?
- Environmental protection in Estonia was 174.40 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 193.40 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -38.10 million in 2010.
- How does Estonia rank for environmental protection?
- Estonia ranks 88th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 707.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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).