Pollution abatement in Germany
Germany: Pollution abatement was 5.08 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Germany, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, pollution abatement in Germany stood at 5.08 billion.
That represents a change of down 50.8% on the previous year and up 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Germany peaked at 10.32 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.77 billion, in 2000.
That places Germany 11th out of 89 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pollution abatement in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.77 billion | — |
| 2001 | 2.18 billion | +23.2% |
| 2002 | 2.07 billion | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 2.04 billion | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 1.98 billion | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 1.82 billion | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 2.21 billion | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 1.86 billion | -15.9% |
| 2008 | 1.96 billion | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 2.97 billion | +51.7% |
| 2010 | 2.90 billion | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 3.78 billion | +30.7% |
| 2012 | 3.52 billion | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 3.53 billion | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 3.70 billion | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 3.74 billion | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 4.05 billion | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 4.90 billion | +21.0% |
| 2018 | 5.49 billion | +12.1% |
| 2019 | 5.89 billion | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 9.08 billion | +54.1% |
| 2021 | 10.32 billion | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 5.08 billion | -50.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 5.08 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 21.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Germany's 5.08 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 15.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.09 billion | 1.77 billion | 2.97 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.15 billion | 2.90 billion | 5.89 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.16 billion | 5.08 billion | 10.32 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Germany?
- Pollution abatement in Germany was 5.08 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 10.32 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.77 billion in 2000.
- How does Germany rank for pollution abatement?
- Germany ranks 11th out of 89 countries with data for 2022.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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).