R&D Environmental protection in France

France: R&D Environmental protection was 831.00 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
831.00 million
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
12th
of 89 countries
All-time high
880.00 million
in 2019
All-time low
55.00 million
in 1995
Years of data
27
1995–2021

R&D Environmental protection in France, 1995–2021

0200.0M400.0M600.0M800.0M1995200820211995: 55.0M1996: 102.0M1997: 99.0M1998: 96.0M1999: 95.0M2000: 198.0M2001: 264.0M2002: 237.0M2003: 199.0M2004: 225.0M2005: 380.0M2006: 472.0M2007: 473.0M2008: 413.0M2009: 312.0M2010: 341.0M2011: 373.0M2012: 357.0M2013: 373.0M2014: 699.0M2015: 773.0M2016: 798.0M2017: 809.0M2018: 844.0M2019: 880.0M2020: 761.0M2021: 831.0M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for r&d environmental protection in France is 831.00 million, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 122.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, r&d environmental protection in France peaked at 880.00 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 55.00 million, in 1995.

That places France 12th out of 89 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

R&D Environmental protection in France, year by year

Annual values for R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) in France, 1995 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1995 55.00 million
1996 102.00 million +85.5%
1997 99.00 million -2.9%
1998 96.00 million -3.0%
1999 95.00 million -1.0%
2000 198.00 million +108.4%
2001 264.00 million +33.3%
2002 237.00 million -10.2%
2003 199.00 million -16.0%
2004 225.00 million +13.1%
2005 380.00 million +68.9%
2006 472.00 million +24.2%
2007 473.00 million +0.2%
2008 413.00 million -12.7%
2009 312.00 million -24.5%
2010 341.00 million +9.3%
2011 373.00 million +9.4%
2012 357.00 million -4.3%
2013 373.00 million +4.5%
2014 699.00 million +87.4%
2015 773.00 million +10.6%
2016 798.00 million +3.2%
2017 809.00 million +1.4%
2018 844.00 million +4.3%
2019 880.00 million +4.3%
2020 761.00 million -13.5%
2021 831.00 million +9.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 89.40 million 55.00 million 102.00 million 5
2000s 317.30 million 198.00 million 473.00 million 10
2010s 624.70 million 341.00 million 880.00 million 10
2020s 796.00 million 761.00 million 831.00 million 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 9 Argentina 1.08 billion compare
  2. 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.05 billion compare
  3. 11 Russian Federation 832.00 million compare
  4. 13 Kazakhstan 817.20 million compare
  5. 14 Sweden 626.00 million compare
  6. 15 Philippines 601.64 million compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is r&d environmental protection in France?
R&d environmental protection in France was 831.00 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest r&d environmental protection recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 880.00 million in 2019.
What is the lowest r&d environmental protection recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 55.00 million in 1995.
How does France rank for r&d environmental protection?
France ranks 12th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
Is r&d environmental protection rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 122.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
89 places, 1,322 data points, 1995–2022
Last refreshed

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).