Pollution abatement in France

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

Latest (2021)
3.04 billion
Change on year
up 17.0%
World rank
15th
of 89 countries
All-time high
3.04 billion
in 2021
All-time low
357.00 million
in 1999
Years of data
27
1995–2021

Pollution abatement in France, 1995–2021

01.0B2.0B3.0B1995200820211995: 362.0M1996: 382.0M1997: 362.0M1998: 365.0M1999: 357.0M2000: 491.0M2001: 720.0M2002: 697.0M2003: 663.0M2004: 756.0M2005: 811.0M2006: 1.1B2007: 1.1B2008: 1.4B2009: 1.8B2010: 1.9B2011: 1.6B2012: 1.7B2013: 1.8B2014: 1.7B2015: 1.7B2016: 1.6B2017: 1.6B2018: 1.8B2019: 2.5B2020: 2.6B2021: 3.0B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pollution abatement in France is 3.04 billion, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.

The figure is up 17.0% on the previous year and up 91.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pollution abatement in France peaked at 3.04 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 357.00 million, in 1999.

France ranks 15th of 89 countries on this measure, 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
1990s 365.60 million 357.00 million 382.00 million 5
2000s 948.80 million 491.00 million 1.79 billion 10
2010s 1.79 billion 1.58 billion 2.47 billion 10
2020s 2.82 billion 2.60 billion 3.04 billion 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 12 Türkiye 3.40 billion compare
  2. 13 Canada 3.27 billion compare
  3. 14 Belgium 3.04 billion compare
  4. 16 Czechia 2.93 billion compare
  5. 17 Poland 2.91 billion compare
  6. 18 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China 2.80 billion compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in France?
Pollution abatement in France was 3.04 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 3.04 billion in 2021.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 357.00 million in 1999.
How does France rank for pollution abatement?
France ranks 15th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
Is pollution abatement rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 91.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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).