Pollution abatement in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Pollution abatement was 2.80 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Hong Kong, 2003–2021
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More public sector data for Hong Kong
- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 1,714 (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Percent of GDP 68.27 (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power 253.67 (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 0.0002 units per person (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 1.63 units per square kilometre (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power 0 units per person (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices 145.65 (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power 0.2416 units per square kilometre (2019)
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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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).