Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency) in Iceland
Iceland: Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency) was 6.76 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Iceland, 2000–2022
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 (Domestic Currency) in Iceland, year by year
| 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% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 6.76 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 231.89 million, 29.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 6.76 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 302.00 million, 22.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 0 current USD (2024)
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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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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).