The current data showcases a diverse range of air pollution-related tax revenue as a percentage of GDP among countries, with Italy peaking at 2.71% and Ivory Coast at a mere 0.0026%. Countries such as Estonia and Namibia have shown significant positive year-on-year growth, while Denmark and the Democratic Republic of the Congo faced marked declines. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rates reflect the varying capacity of these nations to manage and tax air pollution financially, with some countries like Belize and Ivory Coast exhibiting large gains, contrasting dwindling revenues as seen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Togo.
Looking ahead, the focus will likely be on how countries can innovate and implement more effective green taxation policies that align with broader environmental goals. Nations showing increasing trends may continue to ramp up their policy efforts, while others may need to adjust strategies to harness potential economic benefits from air pollution taxation.
Top countries in Air Pollution-Related Total Tax Revenue by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2.71 | 2023 | 0% | -2.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 2.64 | 2023 | +7.32% | +1.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 2.61 | 2023 | -2.25% | -3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 2.36 | 2023 | 0% | -3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Honduras | 2.3 | 2023 | +2.22% | +0.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Eswatini (Swaziland) | 2.29 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.19 | 2023 | +2.34% | +0.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.1 | 2023 | -0.47% | -1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Nauru | 2.01 | 2023 | +36.73% | -2.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.8 | 2023 | -3.74% | -5.51% | View data |
