The Netherlands leads in environmentally related tax revenue from taxes on pollution in professional, scientific, and technical activities, with a significant figure of 32.07 million USD PPP. Poland and Italy follow with 7.91 and 6.4 million USD PPP, respectively. Notably, Hungary and Sweden achieved positive growth, showing a year-on-year increase of over 5%. Conversely, Slovenia and Iceland experienced substantial declines, with Slovenia facing a drastic 39.18% drop year-on-year. Over the past five years, various nations have seen fluctuating changes in this revenue, indicating an inconsistent trend across Europe.
Future trends to watch include potential regulatory changes and technological advancements that could drive increases in tax revenue from pollution. Countries like Slovakia and Hungary, with recent positive growth, might continue on this upward trajectory by adopting more stringent environmental policies. Furthermore, the shift towards sustainable practices and the EU's green deal initiatives could significantly impact tax revenues across the continent.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 32.07 | 2023 | -0.019% | +0.052% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 7.91 | 2023 | -2.06% | -0.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 6.4 | 2023 | -0.76% | -0.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 5.47 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 2.51 | 2023 | +6.63% | +5.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 1.49 | 2023 | +4.14% | +5.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 1.3 | 2023 | +3.54% | +3.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 0.23 | 2023 | +1.81% | +8.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.13 | 2023 | +0.98% | +3.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 0.035 | 2023 | -0.34% | -3.63% | View data |
