Pollution abatement in Switzerland

Switzerland: Pollution abatement was 323.69 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
323.69 million
Change on year
up 16.1%
World rank
38th
of 89 countries
All-time high
481.10 million
in 2016
All-time low
0
in 1995
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Pollution abatement in Switzerland, 1995–2022

0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M500.0M1995200820221995: 01996: 01997: 01998: 01999: 02000: 02001: 02002: 128.1M2003: 26.5M2004: 97.2M2005: 116.4M2006: 154.4M2007: 52.6M2008: 352.4M2009: 334.4M2010: 298.4M2011: 292.2M2012: 330.1M2013: 361.8M2014: 446.2M2015: 475.9M2016: 481.1M2017: 449.4M2018: 463.6M2019: 297.0M2020: 408.4M2021: 278.7M2022: 323.7M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2022, pollution abatement in Switzerland stood at 323.69 million.

That represents a change of up 16.1% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pollution abatement in Switzerland peaked at 481.10 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1995.

That places Switzerland 38th 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 0 0 0 5
2000s 126.21 million 0 352.37 million 10
2010s 389.57 million 292.25 million 481.10 million 10
2020s 336.94 million 278.72 million 408.40 million 3

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 35 United Kingdom 485.00 million compare
  2. 36 South Africa 419.07 million compare
  3. 37 Portugal 332.58 million compare
  4. 39 Kyrgyzstan 263.90 million compare
  5. 40 Israel 259.49 million compare
  6. 41 Guatemala 233.31 million compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in Switzerland?
Pollution abatement in Switzerland was 323.69 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 481.10 million in 2016.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1995.
How does Switzerland rank for pollution abatement?
Switzerland ranks 38th out of 89 countries with data for 2022.
Is pollution abatement rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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).