Pollution abatement in Ireland
Ireland: Pollution abatement was 91.51 million in 2021. ▲ Rising
Pollution abatement in Ireland, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pollution abatement in Ireland is 91.51 million, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Ireland peaked at 168.18 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 21.13 million, in 1995.
Ireland ranks 52nd of 89 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Pollution abatement in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 21.13 million | — |
| 1996 | 21.39 million | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 27.75 million | +29.7% |
| 1998 | 33.89 million | +22.1% |
| 1999 | 36.17 million | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 41.93 million | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 53.80 million | +28.3% |
| 2002 | 81.66 million | +51.8% |
| 2003 | 88.80 million | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 99.69 million | +12.3% |
| 2005 | 113.63 million | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 148.19 million | +30.4% |
| 2007 | 168.18 million | +13.5% |
| 2008 | 93.44 million | -44.4% |
| 2009 | 102.02 million | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 100.45 million | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 94.70 million | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 85.09 million | -10.1% |
| 2013 | 60.59 million | -28.8% |
| 2014 | 67.26 million | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 79.83 million | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 75.46 million | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 69.24 million | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 75.34 million | +8.8% |
| 2019 | 84.47 million | +12.1% |
| 2020 | 90.58 million | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 91.51 million | +1.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 91.51 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 39% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 91.51 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 28% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.07 million | 21.13 million | 36.17 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 99.13 million | 41.93 million | 168.18 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.24 million | 60.59 million | 100.45 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 91.04 million | 90.58 million | 91.51 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Ireland?
- Pollution abatement in Ireland was 91.51 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 168.18 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.13 million in 1995.
- How does Ireland rank for pollution abatement?
- Ireland ranks 52nd out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland 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).