Pollution abatement in Cyprus
Cyprus: Pollution abatement was 5.00 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Cyprus, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 5.00 million for pollution abatement in 2021.
That represents a change of up 31.6% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Cyprus peaked at 7.60 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 600,000, in 1995.
Cyprus ranks 64th of 89 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.
Pollution abatement in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 600,000 | — |
| 1996 | 600,000 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 700,000 | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 700,000 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 700,000 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 800,000 | +14.3% |
| 2001 | 900,000 | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 1.10 million | +22.2% |
| 2003 | 1.20 million | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 1.20 million | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.30 million | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 1.50 million | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 1.80 million | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 2.20 million | +22.2% |
| 2009 | 2.40 million | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 3.80 million | +58.3% |
| 2011 | 3.50 million | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 4.10 million | +17.1% |
| 2013 | 2.70 million | -34.1% |
| 2014 | 2.50 million | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 2.50 million | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 7.60 million | +204.0% |
| 2017 | 4.00 million | -47.4% |
| 2018 | 3.60 million | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 4.00 million | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 3.80 million | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 5.00 million | +31.6% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 5.00 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 2% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 5.00 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 2% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pollution abatement in Cyprus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +204.0% | 2.50 million | 7.60 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 660,000 | 600,000 | 700,000 | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.44 million | 800,000 | 2.40 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.83 million | 2.50 million | 7.60 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.40 million | 3.80 million | 5.00 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Cyprus?
- Pollution abatement in Cyprus was 5.00 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 7.60 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 600,000 in 1995.
- How does Cyprus rank for pollution abatement?
- Cyprus ranks 64th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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).