Pollution abatement in Estonia
Estonia: Pollution abatement was 14.90 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Estonia, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pollution abatement in Estonia is 14.90 million, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 47.3% on the previous year and up 108.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Estonia peaked at 51.90 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, -172.30 million, in 2011.
That places Estonia 60th out of 89 countries with data for 2021, 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 Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 300,000 | — |
| 1996 | 500,000 | +66.7% |
| 1997 | 600,000 | +20.0% |
| 1998 | 1.00 million | +66.7% |
| 1999 | 500,000 | -50.0% |
| 2000 | 500,000 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4.50 million | +800.0% |
| 2002 | 1.00 million | -77.8% |
| 2003 | 1.10 million | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 5.80 million | +427.3% |
| 2005 | 7.20 million | +24.1% |
| 2006 | 15.70 million | +118.1% |
| 2007 | 14.50 million | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 13.50 million | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 8.20 million | -39.3% |
| 2010 | -150.90 million | -1940.2% |
| 2011 | -172.30 million | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 27.80 million | -116.1% |
| 2013 | 14.10 million | -49.3% |
| 2014 | 40.20 million | +185.1% |
| 2015 | 28.30 million | -29.6% |
| 2016 | 15.00 million | -47.0% |
| 2017 | 23.30 million | +55.3% |
| 2018 | 51.90 million | +122.7% |
| 2019 | 35.00 million | -32.6% |
| 2020 | 28.30 million | -19.1% |
| 2021 | 14.90 million | -47.3% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 14.90 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 6% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 14.90 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 4% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pollution abatement in Estonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -1940.2% | 8.20 million | -150.90 million |
| 2001 | +800.0% | 500,000 | 4.50 million |
| 2004 | +427.3% | 1.10 million | 5.80 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 580,000 | 300,000 | 1.00 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 7.20 million | 500,000 | 15.70 million | 10 |
| 2010s | -8.76 million | -172.30 million | 51.90 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.60 million | 14.90 million | 28.30 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Estonia?
- Pollution abatement in Estonia was 14.90 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.90 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -172.30 million in 2011.
- How does Estonia rank for pollution abatement?
- Estonia ranks 60th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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).