Pollution abatement in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Pollution abatement was 2.80 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
2.80 billion
Change on year
up 33.3%
World rank
18th
of 89 countries
All-time high
3.20 billion
in 2015
All-time low
0
in 2003
Years of data
19
2003–2021

Pollution abatement in Hong Kong, 2003–2021

01.0B2.0B3.0B2003201220212003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 822.0M2013: 948.0M2014: 02015: 3.2B2016: 2.4B2017: 2.4B2018: 1.8B2019: 2.2B2020: 2.1B2021: 2.8B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2021, pollution abatement in Hong Kong stood at 2.80 billion.

That represents a change of up 33.3% on the previous year and up 16.7% over five years.

Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Hong Kong peaked at 3.20 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2003.

That places Hong Kong 18th out of 89 countries with data for 2021, 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 Hong Kong, year by year

Annual values for Pollution abatement (Domestic Currency) in Hong Kong, 2003 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
2007 0
2008 0
2009 0
2010 0
2011 0
2012 822.00 million
2013 948.00 million +15.3%
2014 0 -100.0%
2015 3.20 billion
2016 2.40 billion -25.0%
2017 2.40 billion +0.0%
2018 1.80 billion -25.0%
2019 2.20 billion +22.2%
2020 2.10 billion -4.5%
2021 2.80 billion +33.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 7
2010s 1.38 billion 0 3.20 billion 10
2020s 2.45 billion 2.10 billion 2.80 billion 2

Countries ranked near Hong Kong

  1. 15 France 3.04 billion compare
  2. 16 Czechia 2.93 billion compare
  3. 17 Poland 2.91 billion compare
  4. 19 Thailand 2.62 billion compare
  5. 20 Netherlands 2.53 billion compare
  6. 21 Romania 2.31 billion compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in Hong Kong?
Pollution abatement in Hong Kong was 2.80 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Hong Kong?
The highest recorded value was 3.20 billion in 2015.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Hong Kong?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2003.
How does Hong Kong rank for pollution abatement?
Hong Kong ranks 18th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this Hong Kong 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).