Pollution abatement in Sweden
Sweden: Pollution abatement was 211.00 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Pollution abatement in Sweden, 2001–2021
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.
Pollution abatement in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 57.00 million | — |
| 2002 | 87.00 million | +52.6% |
| 2003 | 106.00 million | +21.8% |
| 2004 | 230.00 million | +117.0% |
| 2005 | 75.00 million | -67.4% |
| 2006 | 73.00 million | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 123.00 million | +68.5% |
| 2008 | 60.00 million | -51.2% |
| 2009 | 82.00 million | +36.7% |
| 2010 | 29.00 million | -64.6% |
| 2011 | 33.00 million | +13.8% |
| 2012 | 29.00 million | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 80.00 million | +175.9% |
| 2014 | 201.00 million | +151.2% |
| 2015 | 400.00 million | +99.0% |
| 2016 | 554.00 million | +38.5% |
| 2017 | 1.14 billion | +105.8% |
| 2018 | 1.35 billion | +18.8% |
| 2019 | 184.00 million | -86.4% |
| 2020 | 197.00 million | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 211.00 million | +7.1% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 211.00 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 236.74 million, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 211.00 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 332.58 million, 63% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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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).