Pollution abatement in Latvia
Latvia: Pollution abatement was 22.76 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Latvia, 2001–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pollution abatement in Latvia is 22.76 million, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 19.7% on the previous year and down 20.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Latvia peaked at 46.19 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, -119.17 million, in 2009.
That places Latvia 56th out of 89 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.88 million | — |
| 2002 | 5.65 million | +96.2% |
| 2003 | 6.99 million | +23.7% |
| 2004 | 9.00 million | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 22.23 million | +147.0% |
| 2006 | 25.94 million | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 46.19 million | +78.1% |
| 2008 | 41.79 million | -9.5% |
| 2009 | -119.17 million | -385.2% |
| 2010 | -44.74 million | -62.5% |
| 2011 | 28.49 million | -163.7% |
| 2012 | 39.65 million | +39.2% |
| 2013 | 25.79 million | -35.0% |
| 2014 | 37.24 million | +44.4% |
| 2015 | 36.68 million | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 23.50 million | -35.9% |
| 2017 | 25.48 million | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 24.14 million | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 19.43 million | -19.5% |
| 2020 | 19.00 million | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 22.76 million | +19.7% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 22.76 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 10% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 22.76 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 7% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pollution abatement in Latvia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -385.2% | 41.79 million | -119.17 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.61 million | -119.17 million | 46.19 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 21.57 million | -44.74 million | 39.65 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.88 million | 19.00 million | 22.76 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Latvia?
- Pollution abatement in Latvia was 22.76 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 46.19 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -119.17 million in 2009.
- How does Latvia rank for pollution abatement?
- Latvia ranks 56th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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).