Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency) in Ireland
Ireland: Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency) was 280.61 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Ireland, 1995–2021
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 (Domestic Currency) in Ireland, year by year
| 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% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 280.61 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 231.89 million, 1.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 280.61 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 302.00 million, 93% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency) in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +244.4% | 23.04 million | 79.34 million |
| 2003 | +143.0% | 40.79 million | 99.10 million |
| 2004 | +123.7% | 99.10 million | 221.72 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 41 United Kingdom 532.00 million compare
- 42 Switzerland 446.69 million compare
- 43 Belgium 323.40 million compare
- 45 Azerbaijan 247.10 million compare
- 46 Portugal 231.89 million compare
- 47 Namibia 225.25 million compare
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- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 11.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -74.29 % change on previous year (2020)
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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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).