Environmental protection in Seychelles
Seychelles: Environmental protection was 359.48 million in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Seychelles, 2006–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental protection in Seychelles is 359.48 million, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 172.3% on the previous year and up 99.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in Seychelles peaked at 366.12 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2.40 million, in 2006.
Seychelles ranks 80th 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 Seychelles, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2.40 million | — |
| 2007 | 51.04 million | +2026.7% |
| 2008 | 74.13 million | +45.2% |
| 2010 | 180.00 million | +142.8% |
| 2011 | 164.10 million | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 306.67 million | +86.9% |
| 2013 | 201.83 million | -34.2% |
| 2014 | 262.80 million | +30.2% |
| 2015 | 264.02 million | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 290.67 million | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 366.12 million | +26.0% |
| 2019 | 132.01 million | -63.9% |
| 2020 | 359.48 million | +172.3% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 359.48 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.19 billion, 16% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 359.48 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.81 billion, 13% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental protection in Seychelles changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +2026.7% | 2.40 million | 51.04 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.52 million | 2.40 million | 74.13 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 240.91 million | 132.01 million | 366.12 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 359.48 million | 359.48 million | 359.48 million | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Seychelles?
- Environmental protection in Seychelles was 359.48 million in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 366.12 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.40 million in 2006.
- How does Seychelles rank for environmental protection?
- Seychelles ranks 80th out of 113 countries with data for 2020.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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).