In 2023, Poland led Europe in environmentally related tax revenue from pollution in transportation and storage, significantly outpacing Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. France experienced the most substantial year-on-year growth at 11.79%, while Sweden also saw a significant increase of 7.82%. Conversely, Norway and Greece suffered the largest declines, with decreases of 29.55% and 21.92%, respectively. Over the last five years, these variations highlight divergent approaches and efficiencies in environmental taxation across Europe, impacting both tax revenue generation and environmental policies.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing harmonization of tax policies within the European Union to streamline efforts in reducing pollution.
- The impact of technological advancements in transportation on tax structures.
- The influence of evolving public sentiment and policy shifts on tax revenue growth in environmentally related areas.
- The role of economic fluctuations in shaping environmental fiscal strategies across different countries.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Transportation and Storage by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 159.32 | 2023 | -0.076% | +3.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 38.73 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 29.18 | 2023 | -0.048% | +0.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 29.1 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 22.81 | 2023 | +4.7% | +11.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 6.31 | 2023 | -1.16% | -0.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 4.54 | 2023 | +0.15% | -1.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 3.43 | 2023 | -2.58% | -2.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 2.88 | 2023 | +2.74% | +2.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.07 | 2023 | -20.3% | -12.78% | View data |
