Pollution abatement in New Zealand

New Zealand: Pollution abatement was 126.22 million in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
126.22 million
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
49th
of 89 countries
All-time high
130.19 million
in 2016
All-time low
98.93 million
in 2015
Years of data
6
2015–2020

Pollution abatement in New Zealand, 2015–2020

050.0M100.0M150.0M2015201720202015: 98.9M2016: 130.2M2017: 115.1M2018: 126.8M2019: 129.8M2020: 126.2M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2020, pollution abatement in New Zealand stood at 126.22 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 27.6% over ten years.

New Zealand ranks 49th of 89 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Pollution abatement in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Pollution abatement (Domestic Currency) in New Zealand, 2015 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2015 98.93 million
2016 130.19 million +31.6%
2017 115.11 million -11.6%
2018 126.85 million +10.2%
2019 129.80 million +2.3%
2020 126.22 million -2.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 120.17 million 98.93 million 130.19 million 5
2020s 126.22 million 126.22 million 126.22 million 1

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 46 Slovakia 156.24 million compare
  2. 47 Luxembourg 140.00 million compare
  3. 48 Moldova 129.00 million compare
  4. 50 Slovenia 106.62 million compare
  5. 51 Burkina Faso 95.44 million
  6. 52 Ireland 91.51 million compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in New Zealand?
Pollution abatement in New Zealand was 126.22 million in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 130.19 million in 2016.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 98.93 million in 2015.
How does New Zealand rank for pollution abatement?
New Zealand ranks 49th out of 89 countries with data for 2020.
Is pollution abatement rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this New Zealand 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).