Environmental protection in Myanmar
Myanmar: Environmental protection was 37.42 billion in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Myanmar, 2012–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, environmental protection in Myanmar stood at 37.42 billion.
The figure is up 39.0% on the previous year and up 689.2% over ten years.
That places Myanmar 18th out of 113 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
Environmental protection in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4.74 billion | — |
| 2013 | 24.49 billion | +416.5% |
| 2014 | 6.58 billion | -73.1% |
| 2015 | 8.07 billion | +22.7% |
| 2016 | 41.50 billion | +414.1% |
| 2017 | 5.46 billion | -86.8% |
| 2018 | 26.92 billion | +393.3% |
| 2019 | 37.42 billion | +39.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 37.42 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 897.05 million, 41.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 37.42 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.32 billion, 8.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Myanmar?
- Environmental protection in Myanmar was 37.42 billion in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 41.50 billion in 2016.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.74 billion in 2012.
- How does Myanmar rank for environmental protection?
- Myanmar ranks 18th out of 113 countries with data for 2019.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 689.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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).