Environmental protection n.e.c. in Ireland
Ireland: Environmental protection n.e.c. was 90.27 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection n.e.c. in Ireland, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 90.27 million for environmental protection n.e.c. in 2021. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 47.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection n.e.c. in Ireland peaked at 90.27 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.74 million, in 1995.
That places Ireland 59th out of 92 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.
Environmental protection n.e.c. in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6.74 million | — |
| 1996 | 9.69 million | +43.9% |
| 1997 | 10.30 million | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 18.46 million | +79.2% |
| 1999 | 15.03 million | -18.6% |
| 2000 | 17.57 million | +16.9% |
| 2001 | 26.99 million | +53.6% |
| 2002 | 22.05 million | -18.3% |
| 2003 | 21.07 million | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 22.98 million | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 25.72 million | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 30.38 million | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 41.01 million | +35.0% |
| 2008 | 51.88 million | +26.5% |
| 2009 | 48.48 million | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 41.01 million | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 61.30 million | +49.5% |
| 2012 | 57.72 million | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 54.83 million | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 55.62 million | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 59.15 million | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 64.28 million | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 73.16 million | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 79.12 million | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 85.95 million | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 87.39 million | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 90.27 million | +3.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 90.27 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 286.12 million, 32% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 90.27 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 258.06 million, 35% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.05 million | 6.74 million | 18.46 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 30.81 million | 17.57 million | 51.88 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.21 million | 41.01 million | 85.95 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 88.83 million | 87.39 million | 90.27 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection n.e.c. in Ireland?
- Environmental protection n.e.c. in Ireland was 90.27 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection n.e.c. recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 90.27 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest environmental protection n.e.c. recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.74 million in 1995.
- How does Ireland rank for environmental protection n.e.c.?
- Ireland ranks 59th out of 92 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental protection n.e.c. rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental protection n.e.c. (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).