Environmental protection in Greece
Greece: Environmental protection was 2.19 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Greece, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Greece recorded 2.19 billion for environmental protection in 2021.
That represents a change of down 19.1% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in Greece peaked at 3.06 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 356.00 million, in 1995.
Greece ranks 59th of 113 countries on this measure, 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 Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 356.00 million | — |
| 1996 | 429.00 million | +20.5% |
| 1997 | 413.00 million | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 454.00 million | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 505.00 million | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 624.00 million | +23.6% |
| 2001 | 689.00 million | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 798.00 million | +15.8% |
| 2003 | 790.00 million | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 971.00 million | +22.9% |
| 2005 | 1.18 billion | +21.2% |
| 2006 | 1.68 billion | +42.8% |
| 2007 | 1.85 billion | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 2.20 billion | +19.1% |
| 2009 | 2.09 billion | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 1.75 billion | -16.2% |
| 2011 | 1.75 billion | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 2.09 billion | +19.6% |
| 2013 | 3.06 billion | +46.2% |
| 2014 | 2.62 billion | -14.3% |
| 2015 | 2.60 billion | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 2.63 billion | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 2.48 billion | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 2.48 billion | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.51 billion | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 2.70 billion | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 2.19 billion | -19.1% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 2.19 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.19 billion, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Greece's 2.19 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.23 billion, 42% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 431.40 million | 356.00 million | 505.00 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.29 billion | 624.00 million | 2.20 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.40 billion | 1.75 billion | 3.06 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.45 billion | 2.19 billion | 2.70 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Greece?
- Environmental protection in Greece was 2.19 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 3.06 billion in 2013.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 356.00 million in 1995.
- How does Greece rank for environmental protection?
- Greece ranks 59th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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).