Pollution abatement in Belgium

Belgium: Pollution abatement was 3.04 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
3.04 billion
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
14th
of 89 countries
All-time high
3.46 billion
in 2012
All-time low
108.60 million
in 2001
Years of data
21
2001–2021

Pollution abatement in Belgium, 2001–2021

01.0B2.0B3.0B2001201120212001: 108.6M2002: 109.0M2003: 206.1M2004: 274.1M2005: 322.2M2006: 445.0M2007: 585.7M2008: 793.6M2009: 1.0B2010: 2.1B2011: 3.1B2012: 3.5B2013: 3.3B2014: 2.8B2015: 2.6B2016: 2.3B2017: 2.6B2018: 2.8B2019: 2.8B2020: 3.1B2021: 3.0B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Belgium recorded 3.04 billion for pollution abatement in 2021.

That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Belgium peaked at 3.46 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, 108.60 million, in 2001.

That places Belgium 14th out of 89 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 429.42 million 108.60 million 1.02 billion 9
2010s 2.78 billion 2.09 billion 3.46 billion 10
2020s 3.05 billion 3.04 billion 3.07 billion 2

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 11 Germany 5.08 billion compare
  2. 12 Türkiye 3.40 billion compare
  3. 13 Canada 3.27 billion compare
  4. 15 France 3.04 billion compare
  5. 16 Czechia 2.93 billion compare
  6. 17 Poland 2.91 billion compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in Belgium?
Pollution abatement in Belgium was 3.04 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 3.46 billion in 2012.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 108.60 million in 2001.
How does Belgium rank for pollution abatement?
Belgium ranks 14th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Pollution abatement (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pollution abatement (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
89 places, 1,326 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).