Pollution abatement in Romania
Romania: Pollution abatement was 2.31 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Romania, 2001–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Romania recorded 2.31 billion for pollution abatement in 2021.
The figure is up 47.8% on the previous year and up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Romania peaked at 3.00 billion in 2018 and was at its lowest, 303.70 million, in 2001.
That places Romania 21st out of 89 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pollution abatement in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 303.70 million | — |
| 2002 | 351.30 million | +15.7% |
| 2003 | 382.50 million | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 305.00 million | -20.3% |
| 2005 | 429.00 million | +40.7% |
| 2006 | 377.50 million | -12.0% |
| 2007 | 465.70 million | +23.4% |
| 2008 | 643.10 million | +38.1% |
| 2009 | 579.60 million | -9.9% |
| 2010 | 1.73 billion | +198.6% |
| 2011 | 2.03 billion | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 1.66 billion | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 2.28 billion | +37.0% |
| 2014 | 2.21 billion | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 2.31 billion | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 1.16 billion | -49.8% |
| 2017 | 859.50 million | -25.9% |
| 2018 | 3.00 billion | +249.0% |
| 2019 | 2.57 billion | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 1.56 billion | -39.2% |
| 2021 | 2.31 billion | +47.8% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 2.31 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 9.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Romania's 2.31 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 6.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pollution abatement in Romania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +249.0% | 859.50 million | 3.00 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 426.38 million | 303.70 million | 643.10 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.98 billion | 859.50 million | 3.00 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.94 billion | 1.56 billion | 2.31 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution abatement in Romania?
- Pollution abatement in Romania was 2.31 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.00 billion in 2018.
- What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 303.70 million in 2001.
- How does Romania rank for pollution abatement?
- Romania ranks 21st out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
- Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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).