Pollution abatement in Malta
Malta: Pollution abatement was 21.23 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Malta, 2001–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pollution abatement in Malta is 21.23 million, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 89.4% on the previous year and up 427.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Malta peaked at 21.23 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 17,000, in 2005.
That places Malta 57th 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.66 million | — |
| 2002 | 255,000 | -90.4% |
| 2003 | 22,000 | -91.4% |
| 2004 | 31,000 | +40.9% |
| 2005 | 17,000 | -45.2% |
| 2006 | 558,000 | +3182.4% |
| 2007 | 277,000 | -50.4% |
| 2008 | 200,000 | -27.8% |
| 2009 | 233,000 | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 310,000 | +33.0% |
| 2011 | 4.02 million | +1198.1% |
| 2012 | 5.62 million | +39.6% |
| 2013 | 4.36 million | -22.4% |
| 2014 | 8.03 million | +84.2% |
| 2015 | 8.18 million | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 1.93 million | -76.4% |
| 2017 | 2.20 million | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 3.52 million | +59.8% |
| 2019 | 6.35 million | +80.8% |
| 2020 | 11.21 million | +76.5% |
| 2021 | 21.23 million | +89.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 21.23 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 9% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Malta's 21.23 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10.82 million, 2.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pollution abatement in Malta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +3182.4% | 17,000 | 558,000 |
| 2011 | +1198.1% | 310,000 | 4.02 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 472,111 | 17,000 | 2.66 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 4.45 million | 310,000 | 8.18 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.22 million | 11.21 million | 21.23 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Malta?
- Pollution abatement in Malta was 21.23 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 21.23 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,000 in 2005.
- How does Malta rank for pollution abatement?
- Malta ranks 57th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 427.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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).