In 2023, the Netherlands led in European environmentally related tax revenue from energy taxes in scientific research and development, followed closely by Poland. Poland, Belgium, and Austria experienced declines, with notable decreases of 6.37% and 22.14% respectively. Conversely, Slovenia showed significant growth, with an 8.31% increase. Over the past five years, this segment has shown a varied CAGR, pointing to fluctuating energy tax strategies across Europe, influenced by policy shifts and energy consumption patterns.
Future trends to watch include the increasing emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives that could shift tax structures and stimulate further investment in scientific research and development within this sector. Countries may also aim to harmonize tax structures across Europe to drive coherent progress in sustainability objectives.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Energy in Scientific Research and Development Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 20.13 | 2023 | +1.78% | +2.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 19.49 | 2023 | -1.31% | -6.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 12.13 | 2023 | -1.18% | -1.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 10.89 | 2023 | +1.71% | +0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 7.73 | 2023 | +3.69% | +2.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 7.23 | 2023 | -1.52% | +0.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 5.72 | 2023 | +1.86% | -3.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 5.33 | 2023 | +2.1% | +0.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 4.38 | 2023 | +2.69% | +3.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 3.83 | 2023 | -3.75% | -6.97% | View data |
