In 2023, the highest tax revenues from pollution were recorded in the Netherlands (3.98 billion USD) and France (3.36 billion USD). Notably, Kazakhstan saw a significant growth rate of 13.34%, while Ireland experienced a substantial decline of 40.92%. Countries like Sweden (3.08%) and Serbia (3.17%) experienced positive growth, whereas Finland saw a dramatic reduction of 20.99%.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Policy shifts towards stricter environmental regulations could increase revenues in countries with declining or low revenues.
- Emerging economies may enhance environmental tax frameworks, following Kazakhstan's significant growth.
- Continual fluctuations caused by macroeconomic factors and evolving geopolitical scenarios.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in the Total Economy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 3,980 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,360 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 954.5 | 2023 | +2.87% | +1.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 903.47 | 2023 | -3.54% | -4.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 598.79 | 2023 | -2.24% | -3.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 553.52 | 2023 | -0.44% | -1.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 378.64 | 2023 | +2.87% | +2.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 321.39 | 2023 | +1.56% | +3.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 311.46 | 2023 | +3.02% | +2.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kazakhstan | 301.77 | 2023 | +7.8% | +13.34% | View data |
