European environmentally related tax revenues from taxes on pollution in administrative and support service activities varied significantly across countries in 2024. France led with $30.09 million USD PPP, showcasing significant investments in environmental taxation, followed by the Netherlands with $26.65 million. The United Kingdom and Denmark also reported substantial values at $16.25 and $13.33 million respectively. Meanwhile, Eastern European countries and smaller economies like Lithuania, Iceland, and Malta recorded much lower figures, below $1 million.
Recent trends show growth in France, the Netherlands, and Denmark with positive year-on-year changes, whereas the United Kingdom experienced a notable decline. There are marked improvements in specific countries; for instance, Slovakia showed a sharp rise, outperforming other nations percentage-wise. However, Bulgaria and Estonia saw considerable reductions in tax revenues.
Future trends to watch for include the expansion of environmental taxation policies across Europe, especially in emerging markets and smaller economies aiming to bolster their ecological commitments. Watch for policy changes and innovation in emission control technologies impacting tax structures and potentially leading to a more unified European approach to environmentally related taxation. Encouragingly, developments in renewable energy sources and stricter environmental regulations could further drive tax revenues upward.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Administrative and Support Service Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 30.09 | 2023 | +6.32% | +6.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 26.65 | 2023 | +5.39% | +2.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 16.25 | 2023 | -4.83% | -5.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 13.33 | 2023 | +3.1% | +3.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.79 | 2023 | -0.87% | -0.0033% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 4.9 | 2023 | +3.93% | +3.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 3.96 | 2023 | +9.63% | +4.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 3 | 2023 | -0.7% | +0.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.09 | 2023 | +6.62% | +4.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 1.13 | 2023 | +1.65% | +4.13% | View data |
