Pollution abatement in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Pollution abatement was 140.00 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Luxembourg, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, pollution abatement in Luxembourg stood at 140.00 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.6% on the previous year and up 219.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Luxembourg peaked at 146.08 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.90 million, in 1997.
Luxembourg ranks 47th of 89 countries on this measure, 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 Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.59 million | — |
| 1996 | 3.14 million | -12.6% |
| 1997 | 2.90 million | -7.5% |
| 1998 | 3.65 million | +25.5% |
| 1999 | 6.07 million | +66.5% |
| 2000 | 5.59 million | -7.9% |
| 2001 | 8.23 million | +47.2% |
| 2002 | 6.43 million | -21.8% |
| 2003 | 7.05 million | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 6.85 million | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 9.64 million | +40.8% |
| 2006 | 7.19 million | -25.5% |
| 2007 | 12.94 million | +80.0% |
| 2008 | 15.59 million | +20.5% |
| 2009 | 41.55 million | +166.5% |
| 2010 | 48.20 million | +16.0% |
| 2011 | 38.92 million | -19.2% |
| 2012 | 43.84 million | +12.6% |
| 2013 | 74.16 million | +69.2% |
| 2014 | 72.70 million | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 84.79 million | +16.6% |
| 2016 | 30.11 million | -64.5% |
| 2017 | 68.70 million | +128.2% |
| 2018 | 80.09 million | +16.6% |
| 2019 | 91.81 million | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 146.08 million | +59.1% |
| 2021 | 111.44 million | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 140.00 million | +25.6% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 140.00 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 59% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 140.00 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 42% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.87 million | 2.90 million | 6.07 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 12.11 million | 5.59 million | 41.55 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.33 million | 30.11 million | 91.81 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 132.50 million | 111.44 million | 146.08 million | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Luxembourg?
- Pollution abatement in Luxembourg was 140.00 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 146.08 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.90 million in 1997.
- How does Luxembourg rank for pollution abatement?
- Luxembourg ranks 47th out of 89 countries with data for 2022.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 219.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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).