Protection of biodiversity and landscape in South Africa

South Africa: Protection of biodiversity and landscape was 15.68 billion in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
15.68 billion
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
9th
of 92 countries
All-time high
15.68 billion
in 2022
All-time low
5.97 billion
in 2009
Years of data
14
2009–2022

Protection of biodiversity and landscape in South Africa, 2009–2022

05.0B10.0B15.0B2009201520222009: 6.0B2010: 6.3B2011: 7.3B2012: 7.6B2013: 8.6B2014: 10.8B2015: 11.0B2016: 10.3B2017: 12.7B2018: 11.5B2019: 14.1B2020: 15.2B2021: 15.0B2022: 15.7B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for protection of biodiversity and landscape in South Africa is 15.68 billion, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 106.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, protection of biodiversity and landscape in South Africa peaked at 15.68 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.97 billion, in 2009.

That places South Africa 9th out of 92 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Protection of biodiversity and landscape in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Protection of biodiversity and landscape (Domestic Currency) in South Africa, 2009 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2009 5.97 billion
2010 6.35 billion +6.4%
2011 7.32 billion +15.4%
2012 7.61 billion +3.9%
2013 8.56 billion +12.5%
2014 10.84 billion +26.6%
2015 10.98 billion +1.3%
2016 10.32 billion -6.0%
2017 12.71 billion +23.2%
2018 11.49 billion -9.6%
2019 14.14 billion +23.0%
2020 15.18 billion +7.3%
2021 14.97 billion -1.3%
2022 15.68 billion +4.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.97 billion 5.97 billion 5.97 billion 1
2010s 10.03 billion 6.35 billion 14.14 billion 10
2020s 15.28 billion 14.97 billion 15.68 billion 3

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 6 Russian Federation 27.47 billion compare
  2. 7 Hungary 27.20 billion compare
  3. 8 Mongolia 15.89 billion compare
  4. 10 Czechia 14.07 billion compare
  5. 11 Kenya 12.23 billion compare
  6. 12 Philippines 8.47 billion compare

See the full ranking of 92 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is protection of biodiversity and landscape in South Africa?
Protection of biodiversity and landscape in South Africa was 15.68 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest protection of biodiversity and landscape recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 15.68 billion in 2022.
What is the lowest protection of biodiversity and landscape recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 5.97 billion in 2009.
How does South Africa rank for protection of biodiversity and landscape?
South Africa ranks 9th out of 92 countries with data for 2022.
Is protection of biodiversity and landscape rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 106.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Africa 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).