R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) in Japan
Japan: R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) was 12.20 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
R&D Environmental protection in Japan, 2005–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Japan recorded 12.20 billion for r&d environmental protection in 2022.
That represents a change of up 56.4% on the previous year and down 84.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d environmental protection in Japan peaked at 78.30 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7.80 billion, in 2021.
Japan ranks 2nd of 89 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 28.90 billion | — |
| 2006 | 22.30 billion | -22.8% |
| 2007 | 24.00 billion | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 20.20 billion | -15.8% |
| 2009 | 18.80 billion | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 14.40 billion | -23.4% |
| 2011 | 11.90 billion | -17.4% |
| 2012 | 78.30 billion | +558.0% |
| 2013 | 37.40 billion | -52.2% |
| 2014 | 25.70 billion | -31.3% |
| 2015 | 23.10 billion | -10.1% |
| 2016 | 17.60 billion | -23.8% |
| 2017 | 11.90 billion | -32.4% |
| 2018 | 10.60 billion | -10.9% |
| 2019 | 8.50 billion | -19.8% |
| 2020 | 12.60 billion | +48.2% |
| 2021 | 7.80 billion | -38.1% |
| 2022 | 12.20 billion | +56.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 12.20 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 24.01 million, 508.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) in Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +558.0% | 11.90 billion | 78.30 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.84 billion | 18.80 billion | 28.90 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 23.94 billion | 8.50 billion | 78.30 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.87 billion | 7.80 billion | 12.60 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d environmental protection in Japan?
- R&d environmental protection in Japan was 12.20 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest r&d environmental protection recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 78.30 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest r&d environmental protection recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.80 billion in 2021.
- How does Japan rank for r&d environmental protection?
- Japan ranks 2nd out of 89 countries with data for 2022.
- Is r&d environmental protection rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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).