Environmental protection in Norway
Norway: Environmental protection was 47.73 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Norway, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental protection in Norway is 47.73 billion, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 22.4% on the previous year and up 109.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in Norway peaked at 47.73 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8.50 billion, in 2002.
Norway ranks 16th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental protection in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 9.36 billion | — |
| 1996 | 10.58 billion | +13.0% |
| 1997 | 10.54 billion | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 10.95 billion | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 11.18 billion | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 10.71 billion | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 8.58 billion | -19.9% |
| 2002 | 8.50 billion | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 9.09 billion | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 10.94 billion | +20.3% |
| 2005 | 11.46 billion | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 12.10 billion | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 13.16 billion | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 16.42 billion | +24.7% |
| 2009 | 19.89 billion | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 21.50 billion | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 22.39 billion | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 22.82 billion | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 24.59 billion | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 26.13 billion | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 27.57 billion | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 28.88 billion | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 29.76 billion | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 31.29 billion | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 33.21 billion | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 36.74 billion | +10.6% |
| 2021 | 38.99 billion | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 47.73 billion | +22.4% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 47.73 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.19 billion, 21.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Norway's 47.73 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.23 billion, 9.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.52 billion | 9.36 billion | 11.18 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 12.08 billion | 8.50 billion | 19.89 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.82 billion | 21.50 billion | 33.21 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.15 billion | 36.74 billion | 47.73 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Norway?
- Environmental protection in Norway was 47.73 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 47.73 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.50 billion in 2002.
- How does Norway rank for environmental protection?
- Norway ranks 16th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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).