Environmental protection n.e.c. in South Africa

South Africa: Environmental protection n.e.c. was 343.62 million in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
343.62 million
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
42nd
of 92 countries
All-time high
1.11 billion
in 2013
All-time low
286.09 million
in 2020
Years of data
14
2009–2022

Environmental protection n.e.c. in South Africa, 2009–2022

200.0M400.0M600.0M800.0M1.0B1.2B2009201520222009: 524.4M2010: 485.1M2011: 758.0M2012: 943.7M2013: 1.1B2014: 629.7M2015: 642.7M2016: 589.1M2017: 410.0M2018: 358.4M2019: 362.5M2020: 286.1M2021: 324.7M2022: 343.6M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 343.62 million for environmental protection n.e.c. in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 63.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental protection n.e.c. in South Africa peaked at 1.11 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 286.09 million, in 2020.

South Africa ranks 42nd of 92 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.

Environmental protection n.e.c. in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Environmental protection n.e.c. (Domestic Currency) in South Africa, 2009 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2009 524.41 million
2010 485.07 million -7.5%
2011 758.00 million +56.3%
2012 943.67 million +24.5%
2013 1.11 billion +17.9%
2014 629.71 million -43.4%
2015 642.69 million +2.1%
2016 589.10 million -8.3%
2017 409.99 million -30.4%
2018 358.42 million -12.6%
2019 362.53 million +1.1%
2020 286.09 million -21.1%
2021 324.70 million +13.5%
2022 343.62 million +5.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 524.41 million 524.41 million 524.41 million 1
2010s 629.21 million 358.42 million 1.11 billion 10
2020s 318.14 million 286.09 million 343.62 million 3

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 39 Italy 513.00 million compare
  2. 40 Guatemala 481.72 million compare
  3. 41 Croatia 425.03 million compare
  4. 43 Kenya 340.76 million compare
  5. 44 Romania 333.40 million compare
  6. 45 Mauritius 297.71 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is environmental protection n.e.c. in South Africa?
Environmental protection n.e.c. in South Africa was 343.62 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental protection n.e.c. recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 1.11 billion in 2013.
What is the lowest environmental protection n.e.c. recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 286.09 million in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for environmental protection n.e.c.?
South Africa ranks 42nd out of 92 countries with data for 2022.
Is environmental protection n.e.c. rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 63.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Africa 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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Indicator
Environmental protection n.e.c. (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
92 places, 1,372 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).