In 2023, the European environmentally related tax revenues from sports and recreation pollution exhibited diverse trends. The Netherlands led with $26.79 million in revenue. France showed a significant increase of 37.42%, reaching $23.54 million, overtaking the United Kingdom which fell slightly by 2.08% to $22.56 million. Italy and Denmark experienced decreases of 2.57% and 1.7%, respectively. Meanwhile, Hungary, Malta, and Latvia saw notable increases between 4.29% to 6.59%. Iceland witnessed the largest decrease of 4.27%, contributing minimally at $0.024 million.
Future trends may highlight increased taxation as countries bolster sustainability efforts, with possible shifts towards taxing high-pollution recreational activities more heavily. Monitoring regulatory changes and technological advancements in sustainable sports and recreation may also impact future revenue streams.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Sports Activities and Amusement and Recreation Activities Share by Country (Million US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 26.79 | 2023 | +8.79% | -0.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 23.54 | 2023 | +27.21% | +37.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 22.56 | 2023 | -0.63% | -2.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 16.48 | 2023 | +2.26% | +1.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 4.41 | 2023 | -0.88% | -2.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.11 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1.19 | 2023 | +0.051% | -1.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 0.58 | 2023 | +1.02% | +2.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.17 | 2023 | +4.89% | +6.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 0.069 | 2023 | +8.32% | +4.75% | View data |
