In 2023, France, the United Kingdom, and Greece led in environmentally related tax revenues from energy taxes in water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities, with France at the top. Among these countries, Ireland had the most significant year-on-year increase at 5.28%, while Latvia experienced the largest decrease at -2.12%. Smaller economies like Slovenia and Iceland exhibited notable growth at 9.32% and 4.32%, respectively. However, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Latvia saw declines in revenue.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of stricter environmental regulations and policies that may drive tax revenues higher. Additionally, ongoing innovation in sustainable technologies could influence energy tax bases, shifting revenue patterns across Europe. Monitoring these developments will be essential for predicting shifts in environmentally related tax revenues at both national and regional levels.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Energy in Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 401.58 | 2023 | +6.09% | +1.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 369.71 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 211.09 | 2023 | +2.17% | +3.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 120.03 | 2023 | +2.43% | +1.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 113.55 | 2023 | +0.99% | +0.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 108.26 | 2023 | +3.36% | +5.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 104.31 | 2023 | +3.4% | +3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 99.71 | 2023 | +2.16% | +0.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 54.78 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 50.17 | 2023 | +4.53% | +0.97% | View data |
