Pollution abatement in Portugal

Portugal: Pollution abatement was 332.58 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
332.58 million
Change on year
up 104.9%
World rank
37th
of 89 countries
All-time high
332.58 million
in 2021
All-time low
52,000
in 2004
Years of data
23
1995–2021

Pollution abatement in Portugal, 1995–2021

0100.0M200.0M300.0M1995200820211995: 584.0k1996: 649.0k1998: 105.0k2000: 155.0k2002: 150.0k2003: 554.0k2004: 52.0k2005: 195.0k2006: 15.3M2007: 150.0k2008: 127.0k2009: 175.0k2010: 60.0k2011: 7.0M2013: 55.9M2014: 54.0M2015: 82.9M2016: 61.6M2017: 71.7M2018: 170.1M2019: 158.1M2020: 162.3M2021: 332.6M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pollution abatement in Portugal is 332.58 million, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

That represents a change of up 104.9% on the previous year and up 4,672.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Portugal peaked at 332.58 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 52,000, in 2004.

That places Portugal 37th 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 Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Pollution abatement (Domestic Currency) in Portugal, 1995 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1995 584,000
1996 649,000 +11.1%
1998 105,000 -83.8%
2000 155,000 +47.6%
2002 150,000 -3.2%
2003 554,000 +269.3%
2004 52,000 -90.6%
2005 195,000 +275.0%
2006 15.27 million +7729.7%
2007 150,000 -99.0%
2008 127,000 -15.3%
2009 175,000 +37.8%
2010 60,000 -65.7%
2011 6.97 million +11513.3%
2013 55.89 million +702.1%
2014 53.96 million -3.5%
2015 82.93 million +53.7%
2016 61.59 million -25.7%
2017 71.70 million +16.4%
2018 170.12 million +137.3%
2019 158.14 million -7.0%
2020 162.29 million +2.6%
2021 332.58 million +104.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 446,000 105,000 649,000 3
2000s 1.87 million 52,000 15.27 million 9
2010s 73.48 million 60,000 170.12 million 9
2020s 247.44 million 162.29 million 332.58 million 2

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 34 Brazil 585.51 million compare
  2. 35 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 485.00 million compare
  3. 36 South Africa 419.07 million compare
  4. 38 Switzerland 323.69 million compare
  5. 39 Kyrgyzstan 263.90 million compare
  6. 40 Israel 259.49 million compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in Portugal?
Pollution abatement in Portugal was 332.58 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 332.58 million in 2021.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 52,000 in 2004.
How does Portugal rank for pollution abatement?
Portugal ranks 37th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 4,672.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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
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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).