R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) in South Africa
South Africa: R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) was 536.79 million in 2022. ▲ Rising
R&D Environmental protection in South Africa, 2009–2022
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 (Domestic Currency) in South Africa, year by year
| 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% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 536.79 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.43 million, 220.5× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 536.79 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24.02 million, 22.3× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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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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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).