In 2023, France led in European environmentally related tax revenue in publishing activities, with $85.53 million, though it declined by 1.42% year-on-year. Germany followed at $49.87 million, declining by 5.44%. Ireland saw an increase of 10.42%, amounting to $45.1 million. The UK, with $19.13 million, experienced a 3.46% decline. Notably, Slovakia's revenue grew significantly by 26.94%, reaching $3.96 million. Despite being among the lower revenue earners, Lithuania's revenue grew by 13.24% to $0.088 million, while Bulgaria faced a dramatic 30.15% decrease.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of environmental policies on tax structures, the adoption of green technology in publishing, and shifts in consumer behavior towards digital media, potentially reducing environmental tax bases. As countries aim for more sustainable practices, tax strategies might align to incentivize eco-friendly innovation in publishing.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from All Environmental Taxes in Publishing Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 85.53 | 2023 | +1.61% | -1.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 49.87 | 2023 | -6.44% | -5.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 45.1 | 2023 | +10.71% | +10.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 19.13 | 2023 | -2.86% | -3.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 11.53 | 2023 | +1.77% | +0.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 10.18 | 2023 | +2.83% | -2.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 7.95 | 2023 | -1.07% | -2.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 4.97 | 2023 | -1.55% | -2.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 3.96 | 2023 | +3.8% | +26.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 3.39 | 2023 | -3.24% | -5.64% | View data |
