Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Iceland

Iceland: Protection of biodiversity and landscape was 6.76 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
6.76 billion
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
14th
of 92 countries
All-time high
6.76 billion
in 2022
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
19
2000–2022

Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Iceland, 2000–2022

02.0B4.0B6.0B2000201120222000: 02005: 1.6B2006: 1.7B2007: 1.8B2008: 2.3B2009: 2.5B2010: 2.8B2011: 2.9B2012: 2.8B2013: 2.9B2014: 3.3B2015: 3.8B2016: 4.1B2017: 5.4B2018: 6.0B2019: 5.6B2020: 6.6B2021: 6.6B2022: 6.8B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2022, protection of biodiversity and landscape in Iceland stood at 6.76 billion. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 144.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, protection of biodiversity and landscape in Iceland peaked at 6.76 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.

That places Iceland 14th out of 92 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency) in Iceland, 2000 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2000 0
2005 1.63 billion
2006 1.73 billion +6.4%
2007 1.81 billion +4.3%
2008 2.31 billion +27.7%
2009 2.51 billion +8.5%
2010 2.83 billion +13.1%
2011 2.93 billion +3.4%
2012 2.77 billion -5.4%
2013 2.90 billion +4.7%
2014 3.34 billion +15.3%
2015 3.80 billion +13.8%
2016 4.10 billion +7.9%
2017 5.39 billion +31.5%
2018 5.98 billion +10.9%
2019 5.58 billion -6.7%
2020 6.62 billion +18.6%
2021 6.61 billion -0.2%
2022 6.76 billion +2.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.67 billion 0 2.51 billion 6
2010s 3.96 billion 2.77 billion 5.98 billion 10
2020s 6.66 billion 6.61 billion 6.76 billion 3

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 11 Kenya 12.23 billion compare
  2. 12 Philippines 8.47 billion compare
  3. 13 Argentina 7.90 billion compare
  4. 15 Türkiye 6.03 billion compare
  5. 16 Burkina Faso 6.03 billion compare
  6. 17 Brazil 4.87 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is protection of biodiversity and landscape in Iceland?
Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Iceland was 6.76 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest protection of biodiversity and landscape recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 6.76 billion in 2022.
What is the lowest protection of biodiversity and landscape recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
How does Iceland rank for protection of biodiversity and landscape?
Iceland ranks 14th out of 92 countries with data for 2022.
Is protection of biodiversity and landscape rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 144.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
92 places, 1,355 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).