Pollution abatement in Japan

Japan: Pollution abatement was 232.00 billion in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
232.00 billion
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
3rd
of 89 countries
All-time high
1.06 trillion
in 2009
All-time low
232.00 billion
in 2022
Years of data
18
2005–2022

Pollution abatement in Japan, 2005–2022

200.0B400.0B600.0B800.0B1.0T2005201320222005: 477.0B2006: 297.0B2007: 280.0B2008: 253.0B2009: 1.1T2010: 565.0B2011: 744.0B2012: 297.0B2013: 274.0B2014: 263.0B2015: 376.0B2016: 311.0B2017: 318.0B2018: 315.0B2019: 304.0B2020: 250.0B2021: 242.0B2022: 232.0B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Japan recorded 232.00 billion for pollution abatement in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.

The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and down 21.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Japan peaked at 1.06 trillion in 2009 and was at its lowest, 232.00 billion, in 2022.

Japan ranks 3rd of 89 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 473.40 billion 253.00 billion 1.06 trillion 5
2010s 376.70 billion 263.00 billion 744.00 billion 10
2020s 241.33 billion 232.00 billion 250.00 billion 3

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 1 Indonesia 608.00 billion compare
  2. 2 Colombia 270.00 billion compare
  3. 4 Kazakhstan, Republic of 137.00 billion compare
  4. 5 Mongolia 101.00 billion compare
  5. 6 Argentina 80.93 billion compare

See the full ranking of 89 places β†’

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All data for Japan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in Japan?
Pollution abatement in Japan was 232.00 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 1.06 trillion in 2009.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 232.00 billion in 2022.
How does Japan rank for pollution abatement?
Japan ranks 3rd out of 89 countries with data for 2022.
Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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).