The Netherlands led with the highest tax revenue from pollution-related activities in 2024, which slightly declined by 0.7% from 2023. France saw a significant increase of 45.99%, suggesting improved enforcement or rates. In contrast, the UK and Italy experienced declines, with Italy dropping by 9.13%. Slovakia, Iceland, and Portugal showed modest increases, while smaller economies like Serbia and Malta witnessed notable growth, specifically Malta with a 28.92% rise. Lithuania and Estonia observed decreases, with Estonia notably dropping by 17.14%.
Future trends to watch include tightening European environmental regulations, which may result in increased revenue from taxes on pollution. Also, countries improving their monitoring and tax enforcement mechanisms could see revenue boosts. Moreover, varying economic growth across Europe may affect pollution taxes, as lower industrial activities could mean lower tax collection over time.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Activities of Membership Organisations Share by Country (Million US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 45.17 | 2023 | -0.021% | -0.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 34.57 | 2023 | +29.49% | +45.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 7.94 | 2023 | -2.88% | -3.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 4.39 | 2023 | -8.1% | -9.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 4.17 | 2023 | +5.82% | +2.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 1.01 | 2023 | +5.27% | +11.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 0.8 | 2023 | +1.02% | +2.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.79 | 2023 | +17.87% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.29 | 2023 | +6.67% | +5.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.28 | 2023 | +4.73% | -0.76% | View data |
