In 2023, Spain led European environmentally related tax revenue in the pollution domain with remarkable growth of 4.1%. France saw a notable increase of 4.94%, contrasting with Poland's decline of 4.87%. The Netherlands and Hungary displayed moderate growth, while the United Kingdom, Italy, and Greece faced declines. Noteworthy is Norway's significant downturn at 16.97% and Slovenia's 14.6% decrease. These variations denote differing national priorities and tax strategies in environment-related fiscal policies.
Future trends to watch entail the impact of evolving EU environmental policies and national green tax reforms aiming to strike a balance between financial leverage and sustainable environmental practices across Europe.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in All Industries Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 19.47 | 2023 | +5.28% | +4.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 14.65 | 2023 | +0.72% | +3.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 13.79 | 2023 | -2.58% | -3.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13.67 | 2023 | +6.47% | +4.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 11.71 | 2023 | -3.07% | -4.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 5.88 | 2023 | +3.25% | +2.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.25 | 2023 | -0.56% | -1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 3.59 | 2023 | -2.15% | -4.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 2.98 | 2023 | +2.57% | +2.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 2.33 | 2023 | +3.13% | +3.57% | View data |
