In 2023, France led European revenues from pollution taxes in the information and communication sector, followed by Spain and the Netherlands. Positive growth was noted in France and Serbia with over 6% increases year-on-year. Conversely, countries like the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Austria faced significant declines, notably Austria with a staggering -67.43% decrease. Smaller economies such as Romania, Lithuania, and Malta saw marginal shifts, indicating stability or minimal fluctuations. The compound annual growth rate over the last five years suggests a mixed pattern, with a blend of robust and waning performances across countries.
Future trends to watch include the increasing emphasis on sustainable practices and EU regulatory frameworks driving higher taxes on pollution. This may foster enhanced revenue from such taxes, though geopolitical or economic factors could affect growth consistency across countries.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Information and Communication Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 24.1 | 2023 | +5.09% | +6.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 23.3 | 2023 | +0.54% | +1.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 18.14 | 2023 | -0.004% | +0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.64 | 2023 | -3.47% | -2.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 6.37 | 2023 | +4.16% | +6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 5.19 | 2023 | +6.55% | +3.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.38 | 2023 | +0.053% | -1.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 4.28 | 2023 | +5.01% | +1.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.87 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1.73 | 2023 | -18.27% | -13.58% | View data |
