Pollution abatement in Spain

Spain: Pollution abatement was 732.00 million in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
732.00 million
Change on year
up 19.4%
World rank
31st
of 89 countries
All-time high
1.44 billion
in 2005
All-time low
114.00 million
in 2000
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Pollution abatement in Spain, 1995–2022

0500.0M1.0B1.5B1995200820221995: 308.0M1996: 328.0M1997: 361.0M1998: 397.0M1999: 450.0M2000: 114.0M2001: 244.0M2002: 286.0M2003: 438.0M2004: 1.1B2005: 1.4B2006: 868.0M2007: 950.0M2008: 933.0M2009: 912.0M2010: 369.0M2011: 405.0M2012: 246.0M2013: 233.0M2014: 237.0M2015: 234.0M2016: 242.0M2017: 291.0M2018: 421.0M2019: 596.0M2020: 459.0M2021: 613.0M2022: 732.0M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2022, pollution abatement in Spain stood at 732.00 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.4% on the previous year and up 197.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Spain peaked at 1.44 billion in 2005 and was at its lowest, 114.00 million, in 2000.

That places Spain 31st out of 89 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 368.80 million 308.00 million 450.00 million 5
2000s 730.80 million 114.00 million 1.44 billion 10
2010s 327.40 million 233.00 million 596.00 million 10
2020s 601.33 million 459.00 million 732.00 million 3

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 28 Denmark 956.00 million compare
  2. 29 United Arab Emirates 871.00 million compare
  3. 30 Ukraine 858.80 million compare
  4. 32 Armenia 705.88 million compare
  5. 33 Greece 638.00 million compare
  6. 34 Brazil 585.51 million compare

See the full ranking of 89 places β†’

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All data for Spain β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in Spain?
Pollution abatement in Spain was 732.00 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 1.44 billion in 2005.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 114.00 million in 2000.
How does Spain rank for pollution abatement?
Spain ranks 31st out of 89 countries with data for 2022.
Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 197.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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).