The 2023 data for European environmentally related tax revenue on pollution in retail trade highlights the Netherlands leading significantly, followed by the United Kingdom and France. Remarkable growth was observed in the Netherlands and France, whereas many countries like Belgium, Austria, and Bulgaria saw reductions, with Belgium experiencing the steepest decline. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows robust growth for the Netherlands, attributed to dynamic environmental tax reforms, while many other countries faced stagnation or decline due to economic and policy constraints.
Future trends to watch include the increasing adoption of green policies aiming for higher taxation on pollution, especially in Western European countries. Enhanced efforts in sustainable retail practices could influence tax revenues, prompting potential growth in environmentally related taxes amid global environmental awareness efforts.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Retail Trade (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 87.94 | 2023 | +6.49% | +15.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 41.46 | 2023 | -1.58% | -2.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 28.2 | 2023 | +5.7% | +10.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 11.63 | 2023 | -1.82% | -1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.94 | 2023 | -1.89% | -4.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 0.89 | 2023 | -22.4% | -15.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 0.46 | 2023 | +2.8% | +0.094% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.37 | 2023 | +12% | -1.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.36 | 2023 | -0.47% | -2.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 0.27 | 2023 | +1.03% | +2.7% | View data |
