Pollution abatement in Greece
Greece: Pollution abatement was 638.00 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Greece, 2001–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, pollution abatement in Greece stood at 638.00 million.
The figure is down 47.1% on the previous year and up 109.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Greece peaked at 1.51 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
Greece ranks 33rd of 89 countries on this measure, 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 Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 6.00 million | — |
| 2003 | 33.00 million | +450.0% |
| 2004 | 41.00 million | +24.2% |
| 2005 | 42.00 million | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 10.00 million | -76.2% |
| 2007 | 20.00 million | +100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 83.00 million | — |
| 2010 | 184.00 million | +121.7% |
| 2011 | 304.00 million | +65.2% |
| 2012 | 738.00 million | +142.8% |
| 2013 | 1.51 billion | +104.1% |
| 2014 | 1.14 billion | -24.1% |
| 2015 | 1.18 billion | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 1.32 billion | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 1.24 billion | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 1.08 billion | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 1.12 billion | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 1.21 billion | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 638.00 million | -47.1% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 638.00 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Greece's 638.00 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 1.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pollution abatement in Greece 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +450.0% | 6.00 million | 33.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.11 million | 0 | 83.00 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 981.40 million | 184.00 million | 1.51 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 921.50 million | 638.00 million | 1.21 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Greece?
- Pollution abatement in Greece was 638.00 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 1.51 billion in 2013.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Greece rank for pollution abatement?
- Greece ranks 33rd out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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).