Environmental protection expenditure by size class (NACE Rev. 2, B-E) in Spain
Spain: Environmental protection expenditure by size class (NACE Rev. 2, B-E) was 8.1 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection expenditure by size class (NACE Rev. 2, B-E) in Spain, 2008–2018
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2018, environmental protection expenditure by size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) in Spain stood at 8.1.
That represents a change of up 26.6% on the previous year and down 81.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection expenditure by size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) in Spain peaked at 42.8 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 2016.
Spain ranks 12th of 27 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental protection expenditure by size class (NACE Rev. 2, B-E) in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 42.8 | — |
| 2009 | 25 | -41.6% |
| 2010 | 22.1 | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 8.4 | -62.0% |
| 2012 | 13.6 | +61.9% |
| 2013 | 6.3 | -53.7% |
| 2014 | 12 | +90.5% |
| 2015 | 8.8 | -26.7% |
| 2016 | 3.6 | -59.1% |
| 2017 | 6.4 | +77.8% |
| 2018 | 8.1 | +26.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 8.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Spain's 8.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.9 | 25 | 42.8 | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.92 | 3.6 | 22.1 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection expenditure by size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) in Spain?
- Environmental protection expenditure by size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) in Spain was 8.1 in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest environmental protection expenditure by size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 42.8 in 2008.
- What is the lowest environmental protection expenditure by size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 2016.
- How does Spain rank for environmental protection expenditure by size class (nace rev. 2, b-e)?
- Spain ranks 12th out of 27 countries with data for 2018.
- Is environmental protection expenditure by size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Environmental protection expenditure by size class (NACE Rev. 2, B-E) (2008-2018). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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