Pollution abatement in Ecuador
Ecuador: Pollution abatement was 15.74 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Ecuador, 2013–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Ecuador recorded 15.74 million for pollution abatement in 2022. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 6,871.4% on the previous year and up 20,090.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Ecuador peaked at 15.74 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2019.
That places Ecuador 59th out of 89 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 77,973 | — |
| 2014 | 6.14 million | +7769.9% |
| 2015 | 6.82 million | +11.1% |
| 2016 | 16,133 | -99.8% |
| 2017 | 3,647 | -77.4% |
| 2018 | 74,667 | +1947.5% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 1.51 million | — |
| 2021 | 225,826 | -85.1% |
| 2022 | 15.74 million | +6871.4% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 15.74 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 502.29 million, 3% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 15.74 million is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 233.31 million, 7% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.87 million | 0 | 6.82 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 5.83 million | 225,826 | 15.74 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More public sector data for Ecuador
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- 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 pollution abatement in Ecuador?
- Pollution abatement in Ecuador was 15.74 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 15.74 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2019.
- How does Ecuador rank for pollution abatement?
- Ecuador ranks 59th out of 89 countries with data for 2022.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20,090.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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).