Pollution abatement in Sweden

Sweden: Pollution abatement was 211.00 million in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
211.00 million
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
43rd
of 89 countries
All-time high
1.35 billion
in 2018
All-time low
29.00 million
in 2010
Years of data
21
2001–2021

Pollution abatement in Sweden, 2001–2021

0500.0M1.0B1.5B2001201120212001: 57.0M2002: 87.0M2003: 106.0M2004: 230.0M2005: 75.0M2006: 73.0M2007: 123.0M2008: 60.0M2009: 82.0M2010: 29.0M2011: 33.0M2012: 29.0M2013: 80.0M2014: 201.0M2015: 400.0M2016: 554.0M2017: 1.1B2018: 1.4B2019: 184.0M2020: 197.0M2021: 211.0M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Sweden recorded 211.00 million for pollution abatement in 2021.

That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and up 539.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Sweden peaked at 1.35 billion in 2018 and was at its lowest, 29.00 million, in 2010.

Sweden ranks 43rd of 89 countries on this measure, 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
2000s 99.22 million 57.00 million 230.00 million 9
2010s 400.40 million 29.00 million 1.35 billion 10
2020s 204.00 million 197.00 million 211.00 million 2

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 40 Israel 259.49 million compare
  2. 41 Guatemala 233.31 million compare
  3. 42 Russian Federation 214.00 million compare
  4. 44 Belarus, Republic of 193.15 million compare
  5. 45 Finland 183.00 million compare
  6. 46 Slovak Republic 156.24 million compare

See the full ranking of 89 places β†’

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All data for Sweden β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in Sweden?
Pollution abatement in Sweden was 211.00 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 1.35 billion in 2018.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 29.00 million in 2010.
How does Sweden rank for pollution abatement?
Sweden ranks 43rd out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 539.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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).