In 2023, France led European countries in environmentally related tax revenue from energy taxes in telecommunications, with a moderate growth of 0.38%. The United Kingdom also saw growth at 0.78%. Ireland showed significant growth at 7.75%, whereas Spain and Germany experienced slight declines. The Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden reported modest increases, while Eastern European countries showcased diverse results: Slovakia rising significantly by 16.49%, and Latvia decreasing by 10.95%. Slovenia experienced the highest growth at 24.33%, contrasting with declines in the Czech Republic and other smaller European economies. Overall, the environmental tax landscape varied significantly across Europe.
Looking forward, European countries are expected to emphasize renewable energy adoption, potentially altering the telecommunications energy tax landscape. Advanced economies may increase tax incentives to drive green technology integration. Monitoring policy changes and technological advancements in telecommunications will be key, as they could redefine tax structures and shape future revenue trends across Europe.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Energy in Telecommunications Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 25.16 | 2023 | +2.85% | +0.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 21.33 | 2023 | +1.26% | +0.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 16.32 | 2023 | +0.85% | -1.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 13.98 | 2023 | -0.21% | -0.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 5.34 | 2023 | +6.22% | +7.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 2.72 | 2023 | +3.68% | +3.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 2.62 | 2023 | -2.48% | -7.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.13 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.09 | 2023 | +2.79% | +2.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1.57 | 2023 | +2.43% | +1.14% | View data |
