Pollution abatement in Colombia
Colombia: Pollution abatement was 270.00 billion in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Colombia, 2009–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, pollution abatement in Colombia stood at 270.00 billion.
That represents a change of down 61.2% on the previous year and down 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Colombia peaked at 1.12 trillion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 159.00 billion, in 2012.
That places Colombia 2nd out of 89 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pollution abatement in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 303.00 billion | — |
| 2010 | 304.00 billion | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 310.00 billion | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 159.00 billion | -48.7% |
| 2013 | 422.00 billion | +165.4% |
| 2014 | 523.00 billion | +23.9% |
| 2015 | 686.00 billion | +31.2% |
| 2016 | 606.00 billion | -11.7% |
| 2017 | 1.12 trillion | +84.8% |
| 2018 | 380.00 billion | -66.1% |
| 2019 | 696.00 billion | +83.2% |
| 2020 | 270.00 billion | -61.2% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 270.00 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 502.29 million, 537.5× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 270.00 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 233.31 million, 1157.3× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 303.00 billion | 303.00 billion | 303.00 billion | 1 |
| 2010s | 520.60 billion | 159.00 billion | 1.12 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 270.00 billion | 270.00 billion | 270.00 billion | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Colombia?
- Pollution abatement in Colombia was 270.00 billion in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 trillion in 2017.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 159.00 billion in 2012.
- How does Colombia rank for pollution abatement?
- Colombia ranks 2nd out of 89 countries with data for 2020.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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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).