Pollution abatement in South Africa

South Africa: Pollution abatement was 419.07 million in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
419.07 million
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
36th
of 89 countries
All-time high
435.71 million
in 2019
All-time low
135.42 million
in 2010
Years of data
14
2009–2022

Pollution abatement in South Africa, 2009–2022

100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M2009201520222009: 146.4M2010: 135.4M2011: 238.6M2012: 171.8M2013: 176.4M2014: 180.6M2015: 247.3M2016: 262.8M2017: 248.2M2018: 245.2M2019: 435.7M2020: 398.8M2021: 399.9M2022: 419.1M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pollution abatement in South Africa is 419.07 million, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 143.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pollution abatement in South Africa peaked at 435.71 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 135.42 million, in 2010.

That places South Africa 36th out of 89 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Pollution abatement in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Pollution abatement (Domestic Currency) in South Africa, 2009 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2009 146.40 million
2010 135.42 million -7.5%
2011 238.57 million +76.2%
2012 171.85 million -28.0%
2013 176.37 million +2.6%
2014 180.60 million +2.4%
2015 247.29 million +36.9%
2016 262.80 million +6.3%
2017 248.22 million -5.5%
2018 245.22 million -1.2%
2019 435.71 million +77.7%
2020 398.77 million -8.5%
2021 399.92 million +0.3%
2022 419.07 million +4.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 146.40 million 146.40 million 146.40 million 1
2010s 234.21 million 135.42 million 435.71 million 10
2020s 405.92 million 398.77 million 419.07 million 3

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 33 Greece 638.00 million compare
  2. 34 Brazil 585.51 million compare
  3. 35 United Kingdom 485.00 million compare
  4. 37 Portugal 332.58 million compare
  5. 38 Switzerland 323.69 million compare
  6. 39 Kyrgyzstan 263.90 million compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in South Africa?
Pollution abatement in South Africa was 419.07 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 435.71 million in 2019.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 135.42 million in 2010.
How does South Africa rank for pollution abatement?
South Africa ranks 36th out of 89 countries with data for 2022.
Is pollution abatement rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 143.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Africa 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).