Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Malta

Malta: Protection of biodiversity and landscape was 43.46 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
43.46 million
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
57th
of 92 countries
All-time high
43.46 million
in 2021
All-time low
2.25 million
in 2001
Years of data
21
2001–2021

Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Malta, 2001–2021

010.0M20.0M30.0M40.0M2001201120212001: 2.2M2002: 3.4M2003: 12.2M2004: 11.5M2005: 13.4M2006: 13.0M2007: 13.8M2008: 14.7M2009: 14.1M2010: 17.8M2011: 17.5M2012: 16.9M2013: 18.0M2014: 18.4M2015: 18.2M2016: 19.1M2017: 22.7M2018: 28.4M2019: 41.9M2020: 39.0M2021: 43.5M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Malta recorded 43.46 million for protection of biodiversity and landscape in 2021. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.

That represents a change of up 11.5% on the previous year and up 148.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, protection of biodiversity and landscape in Malta peaked at 43.46 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.25 million, in 2001.

That places Malta 57th out of 92 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Malta, year by year

Annual values for Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency) in Malta, 2001 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2001 2.25 million
2002 3.44 million +52.9%
2003 12.23 million +256.0%
2004 11.49 million -6.0%
2005 13.39 million +16.5%
2006 13.03 million -2.7%
2007 13.76 million +5.6%
2008 14.71 million +6.9%
2009 14.14 million -3.9%
2010 17.79 million +25.8%
2011 17.52 million -1.5%
2012 16.88 million -3.6%
2013 18.04 million +6.8%
2014 18.40 million +2.0%
2015 18.21 million -1.0%
2016 19.10 million +4.9%
2017 22.70 million +18.8%
2018 28.38 million +25.0%
2019 41.86 million +47.5%
2020 38.96 million -6.9%
2021 43.46 million +11.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.94 million 2.25 million 14.71 million 9
2010s 21.89 million 16.88 million 41.86 million 10
2020s 41.21 million 38.96 million 43.46 million 2

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 54 Slovakia 98.84 million compare
  2. 55 Luxembourg 95.19 million compare
  3. 56 Croatia 90.94 million compare
  4. 58 Slovenia 30.16 million compare
  5. 59 Panama 26.57 million compare
  6. 60 Estonia 24.80 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is protection of biodiversity and landscape in Malta?
Protection of biodiversity and landscape in Malta was 43.46 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest protection of biodiversity and landscape recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 43.46 million in 2021.
What is the lowest protection of biodiversity and landscape recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was 2.25 million in 2001.
How does Malta rank for protection of biodiversity and landscape?
Malta ranks 57th out of 92 countries with data for 2021.
Is protection of biodiversity and landscape rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is up 148.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malta 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).