Environmental protection in Japan

Japan: Environmental protection was 6.25 trillion in 2022. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2022)
6.25 trillion
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
2nd
of 113 countries
All-time high
6.82 trillion
in 2005
All-time low
5.43 trillion
in 2012
Years of data
18
2005–2022

Environmental protection in Japan, 2005–2022

02.0T4.0T6.0T2005201320222005: 6.8T2006: 6.3T2007: 6.0T2008: 5.9T2009: 6.8T2010: 5.8T2011: 5.9T2012: 5.4T2013: 5.6T2014: 6.0T2015: 6.1T2016: 6.3T2017: 6.3T2018: 6.2T2019: 6.2T2020: 6.8T2021: 6.3T2022: 6.2T

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for environmental protection in Japan is 6.25 trillion, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental protection in Japan peaked at 6.82 trillion in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5.43 trillion, in 2012.

Japan ranks 2nd of 113 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.36 trillion 5.87 trillion 6.82 trillion 5
2010s 5.98 trillion 5.43 trillion 6.30 trillion 10
2020s 6.44 trillion 6.25 trillion 6.78 trillion 3

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 1 Indonesia 43.10 trillion compare
  2. 3 Colombia 4.82 trillion compare
  3. 4 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1.06 trillion compare
  4. 5 China 620.00 billion compare

See the full ranking of 113 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is environmental protection in Japan?
Environmental protection in Japan was 6.25 trillion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 6.82 trillion in 2005.
What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 5.43 trillion in 2012.
How does Japan rank for environmental protection?
Japan ranks 2nd out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
Is environmental protection rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Japan 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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Indicator
Environmental protection (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
113 places, 1,949 data points, 1995–2022
Last refreshed

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).