Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Ireland

Ireland: Protection of biodiversity and landscape was 280.61 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
280.61 million
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
44th
of 92 countries
All-time high
410.32 million
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 1995
Years of data
27
1995–2021

Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Ireland, 1995–2021

0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M1995200820211995: 01996: 7.7M1997: 10.4M1998: 14.6M1999: 23.0M2000: 79.3M2001: 62.1M2002: 40.8M2003: 99.1M2004: 221.7M2005: 300.2M2006: 349.2M2007: 357.9M2008: 356.1M2009: 384.2M2010: 410.3M2011: 345.0M2012: 360.2M2013: 285.6M2014: 272.4M2015: 287.6M2016: 274.6M2017: 267.5M2018: 293.2M2019: 272.8M2020: 279.1M2021: 280.6M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for protection of biodiversity and landscape in Ireland is 280.61 million, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 18.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, protection of biodiversity and landscape in Ireland peaked at 410.32 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1995.

Ireland ranks 44th of 92 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.

Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency) in Ireland, 1995 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1995 0
1996 7.71 million
1997 10.37 million +34.5%
1998 14.64 million +41.2%
1999 23.04 million +57.4%
2000 79.34 million +244.4%
2001 62.13 million -21.7%
2002 40.79 million -34.3%
2003 99.10 million +143.0%
2004 221.72 million +123.7%
2005 300.23 million +35.4%
2006 349.23 million +16.3%
2007 357.88 million +2.5%
2008 356.14 million -0.5%
2009 384.16 million +7.9%
2010 410.32 million +6.8%
2011 345.01 million -15.9%
2012 360.22 million +4.4%
2013 285.59 million -20.7%
2014 272.37 million -4.6%
2015 287.60 million +5.6%
2016 274.55 million -4.5%
2017 267.52 million -2.6%
2018 293.24 million +9.6%
2019 272.78 million -7.0%
2020 279.11 million +2.3%
2021 280.61 million +0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 11.15 million 0 23.04 million 5
2000s 225.07 million 40.79 million 384.16 million 10
2010s 306.92 million 267.52 million 410.32 million 10
2020s 279.86 million 279.11 million 280.61 million 2

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 41 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 532.00 million compare
  2. 42 Switzerland 446.69 million compare
  3. 43 Belgium 323.40 million compare
  4. 45 Azerbaijan 247.10 million compare
  5. 46 Portugal 231.89 million compare
  6. 47 Namibia 225.25 million compare

See the full ranking of 92 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is protection of biodiversity and landscape in Ireland?
Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Ireland was 280.61 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest protection of biodiversity and landscape recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 410.32 million in 2010.
What is the lowest protection of biodiversity and landscape recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1995.
How does Ireland rank for protection of biodiversity and landscape?
Ireland ranks 44th out of 92 countries with data for 2021.
Is protection of biodiversity and landscape rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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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