Environmental protection in Nepal

Nepal: Environmental protection was 5.38 billion in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
5.38 billion
Change on year
down 36.2%
World rank
47th
of 113 countries
All-time high
11.74 billion
in 2016
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Environmental protection in Nepal, 2000–2021

02.5B5.0B7.5B10.0B12.5B2000201020212000: 02001: 02002: 02003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 1.6B2011: 1.3B2012: 917.1M2013: 621.0M2014: 2.0B2015: 7.5B2016: 11.7B2017: 5.8B2018: 10.0B2019: 10.6B2020: 8.4B2021: 5.4B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Nepal recorded 5.38 billion for environmental protection in 2021.

The figure is down 36.2% on the previous year and up 309.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental protection in Nepal peaked at 11.74 billion in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.

That places Nepal 47th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 10
2010s 5.21 billion 621.04 million 11.74 billion 10
2020s 6.90 billion 5.38 billion 8.43 billion 2

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 44 United Arab Emirates 8.10 billion compare
  2. 45 Belgium 6.76 billion compare
  3. 46 Albania 5.48 billion compare
  4. 48 Ukraine 5.23 billion compare
  5. 49 New Zealand 4.32 billion compare
  6. 50 Switzerland 4.20 billion compare

See the full ranking of 113 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is environmental protection in Nepal?
Environmental protection in Nepal was 5.38 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 11.74 billion in 2016.
What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
How does Nepal rank for environmental protection?
Nepal ranks 47th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
Is environmental protection rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 309.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal 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
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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).