In 2023, the Netherlands generated the highest revenue from taxes on pollution in employment activities, at 52.03 million US dollars, with a notable year-on-year growth of 14.64%. France followed at 22.19 million, experiencing a significant increase of 19.96%. The United Kingdom witnessed a decline of 1.26% in revenue. Other notable changes include Belgium's 2.42% rise and Poland's 3.99% drop. Over the past five years, these variations highlight differing national trends in environmental tax revenue, shaped by policy adjustments and economic conditions.
Future trends to monitor include the continued shift towards greener policies across Europe, which may drive higher tax collections in countries with ambitious climate goals, while others may lag due to slower policy adoption. Additionally, economic conditions and industrial shifts towards cleaner technologies will influence tax revenue alterations across different nations.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Employment Activities Share by Country (Million US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 52.03 | 2023 | +6.43% | +14.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 22.19 | 2023 | +13.86% | +19.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9.61 | 2023 | +0.62% | -1.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 7.69 | 2023 | +6.45% | +0.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 4.15 | 2023 | +2.7% | +2.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2.19 | 2023 | -4.84% | -3.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1.13 | 2023 | -0.24% | -0.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.65 | 2023 | +4.64% | -0.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 0.18 | 2023 | +4.02% | +0.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.15 | 2023 | +5.68% | +2.88% | View data |
