Pollution abatement in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Pollution abatement was 485.00 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
485.00 million
Change on year
down 21.1%
World rank
35th
of 89 countries
All-time high
615.00 million
in 2021
All-time low
57.00 million
in 2017
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Pollution abatement in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1995–2022

0200.0M400.0M600.0M1995200820221995: 93.0M1996: 93.0M1997: 89.0M1998: 107.0M1999: 181.0M2000: 244.0M2001: 401.0M2002: 256.0M2003: 213.0M2004: 221.0M2005: 281.0M2006: 175.0M2007: 178.0M2008: 207.0M2009: 281.0M2010: 503.0M2011: 258.0M2012: 163.0M2013: 169.0M2014: 492.0M2015: 460.0M2016: 122.0M2017: 57.0M2018: 59.0M2019: 133.0M2020: 132.0M2021: 615.0M2022: 485.0M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 485.00 million for pollution abatement in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.1% on the previous year and up 197.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pollution abatement in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 615.00 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 57.00 million, in 2017.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 35th 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.

Pollution abatement in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Pollution abatement (Domestic Currency) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1995 to 2022.
Year Value Change
1995 93.00 million
1996 93.00 million +0.0%
1997 89.00 million -4.3%
1998 107.00 million +20.2%
1999 181.00 million +69.2%
2000 244.00 million +34.8%
2001 401.00 million +64.3%
2002 256.00 million -36.2%
2003 213.00 million -16.8%
2004 221.00 million +3.8%
2005 281.00 million +27.1%
2006 175.00 million -37.7%
2007 178.00 million +1.7%
2008 207.00 million +16.3%
2009 281.00 million +35.7%
2010 503.00 million +79.0%
2011 258.00 million -48.7%
2012 163.00 million -36.8%
2013 169.00 million +3.7%
2014 492.00 million +191.1%
2015 460.00 million -6.5%
2016 122.00 million -73.5%
2017 57.00 million -53.3%
2018 59.00 million +3.5%
2019 133.00 million +125.4%
2020 132.00 million -0.8%
2021 615.00 million +365.9%
2022 485.00 million -21.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 112.60 million 89.00 million 181.00 million 5
2000s 245.70 million 175.00 million 401.00 million 10
2010s 241.60 million 57.00 million 503.00 million 10
2020s 410.67 million 132.00 million 615.00 million 3

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 32 Armenia 705.88 million compare
  2. 33 Greece 638.00 million compare
  3. 34 Brazil 585.51 million compare
  4. 36 South Africa 419.07 million compare
  5. 37 Portugal 332.58 million compare
  6. 38 Switzerland 323.69 million compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pollution abatement in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Pollution abatement in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 485.00 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest pollution abatement recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 615.00 million in 2021.
What is the lowest pollution abatement recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 57.00 million in 2017.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for pollution abatement?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 35th out of 89 countries with data for 2022.
Is pollution abatement rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 197.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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).