R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) in Ireland
Ireland: R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) was 24.01 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
R&D Environmental protection in Ireland, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, r&d environmental protection in Ireland stood at 24.01 million. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 69.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d environmental protection in Ireland peaked at 24.01 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 590,000, in 1996.
That places Ireland 40th out of 89 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.
R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 890,000 | — |
| 1996 | 590,000 | -33.7% |
| 1997 | 700,000 | +18.6% |
| 1998 | 1.86 million | +165.7% |
| 1999 | 1.62 million | -12.9% |
| 2000 | 2.57 million | +58.6% |
| 2001 | 3.85 million | +49.8% |
| 2002 | 5.01 million | +30.1% |
| 2003 | 6.55 million | +30.7% |
| 2004 | 7.32 million | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 7.02 million | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 6.97 million | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 11.27 million | +61.7% |
| 2008 | 11.67 million | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 14.81 million | +26.9% |
| 2010 | 13.62 million | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 14.16 million | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 13.54 million | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 13.08 million | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 14.24 million | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 15.48 million | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 16.72 million | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 19.14 million | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 20.89 million | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 23.52 million | +12.6% |
| 2020 | 23.75 million | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 24.01 million | +1.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 24.01 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 24.01 million, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 24.01 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 116.20 million, 21% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D Environmental protection (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +165.7% | 700,000 | 1.86 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.13 million | 590,000 | 1.86 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 7.70 million | 2.57 million | 14.81 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.44 million | 13.08 million | 23.52 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.88 million | 23.75 million | 24.01 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d environmental protection in Ireland?
- R&d environmental protection in Ireland was 24.01 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest r&d environmental protection recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 24.01 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest r&d environmental protection recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 590,000 in 1996.
- How does Ireland rank for r&d environmental protection?
- Ireland ranks 40th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
- Is r&d environmental protection rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.5%. 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 R&D Environmental protection (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).