Environmental protection n.e.c. in Zambia
Zambia: Environmental protection n.e.c. was 282.87 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection n.e.c. in Zambia, 1999–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental protection n.e.c. in Zambia is 282.87 million, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.0% on the previous year and up 1,097.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection n.e.c. in Zambia peaked at 327.22 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1999.
Zambia ranks 47th of 92 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 n.e.c. in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 8.87 million | — |
| 2008 | 13.07 million | +47.3% |
| 2009 | 18.36 million | +40.4% |
| 2010 | 2.79 million | -84.8% |
| 2011 | 23.63 million | +745.5% |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 6.62 million | — |
| 2014 | 5.36 million | -19.0% |
| 2015 | 6.24 million | +16.4% |
| 2016 | 21.98 million | +252.2% |
| 2017 | 20.94 million | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 327.22 million | +1462.8% |
| 2019 | 72.89 million | -77.7% |
| 2020 | 252.46 million | +246.4% |
| 2021 | 282.87 million | +12.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 282.87 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 157.88 million, 1.8× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 282.87 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 319.24 million, 89% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental protection n.e.c. in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1462.8% | 20.94 million | 327.22 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 13.43 million | 8.87 million | 18.36 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 48.77 million | 0 | 327.22 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 267.66 million | 252.46 million | 282.87 million | 2 |
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More public sector data for Zambia
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Democracy 6 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection n.e.c. in Zambia?
- Environmental protection n.e.c. in Zambia was 282.87 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection n.e.c. recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 327.22 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest environmental protection n.e.c. recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for environmental protection n.e.c.?
- Zambia ranks 47th out of 92 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental protection n.e.c. rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,097.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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).