Pollution abatement in France
France: Pollution abatement was 3.04 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in France, 1995–2021
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.
Pollution abatement in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 362.00 million | — |
| 1996 | 382.00 million | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 362.00 million | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 365.00 million | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 357.00 million | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 491.00 million | +37.5% |
| 2001 | 720.00 million | +46.6% |
| 2002 | 697.00 million | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 663.00 million | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 756.00 million | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 811.00 million | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 1.05 billion | +29.8% |
| 2007 | 1.11 billion | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 1.41 billion | +27.0% |
| 2009 | 1.79 billion | +27.1% |
| 2010 | 1.87 billion | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 1.59 billion | -15.1% |
| 2012 | 1.69 billion | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 1.85 billion | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 1.70 billion | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 1.74 billion | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 1.61 billion | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 1.58 billion | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 1.82 billion | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 2.47 billion | +35.6% |
| 2020 | 2.60 billion | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 3.04 billion | +17.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 3.04 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 12.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- France's 3.04 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 9.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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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).