R&D Environmental protection in South Africa

South Africa: R&D Environmental protection was 536.79 million in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
536.79 million
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
17th
of 89 countries
All-time high
570.64 million
in 2017
All-time low
108.93 million
in 2010
Years of data
14
2009–2022

R&D Environmental protection in South Africa, 2009–2022

100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M500.0M600.0M2009201520222009: 109.0M2010: 108.9M2011: 164.2M2012: 267.2M2013: 545.7M2014: 412.8M2015: 407.4M2016: 519.2M2017: 570.6M2018: 472.4M2019: 452.2M2020: 514.2M2021: 495.5M2022: 536.8M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for r&d environmental protection in South Africa is 536.79 million, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 100.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, r&d environmental protection in South Africa peaked at 570.64 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 108.93 million, in 2010.

That places South Africa 17th out of 89 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

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

R&D Environmental protection in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) in South Africa, 2009 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2009 109.04 million
2010 108.93 million -0.1%
2011 164.18 million +50.7%
2012 267.16 million +62.7%
2013 545.66 million +104.2%
2014 412.78 million -24.4%
2015 407.42 million -1.3%
2016 519.15 million +27.4%
2017 570.64 million +9.9%
2018 472.41 million -17.2%
2019 452.18 million -4.3%
2020 514.23 million +13.7%
2021 495.47 million -3.6%
2022 536.79 million +8.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 109.04 million 109.04 million 109.04 million 1
2010s 392.05 million 108.93 million 570.64 million 10
2020s 515.49 million 495.47 million 536.79 million 3

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 14 Sweden 626.00 million compare
  2. 15 Philippines 601.64 million compare
  3. 16 Poland 584.60 million compare
  4. 18 United Arab Emirates 525.00 million compare
  5. 19 Turkey 478.54 million compare
  6. 20 Angola 473.34 million compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is r&d environmental protection in South Africa?
R&d environmental protection in South Africa was 536.79 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest r&d environmental protection recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 570.64 million in 2017.
What is the lowest r&d environmental protection recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 108.93 million in 2010.
How does South Africa rank for r&d environmental protection?
South Africa ranks 17th out of 89 countries with data for 2022.
Is r&d environmental protection rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 100.9%. 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 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
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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).