The data indicates that small island nations like Nauru and Fiji have the highest climate change-related transport tax revenue as a percentage of GDP, reflecting their proactive approach to environmental taxation. Larger economies such as China, Japan, and South Korea report significantly lower percentages, possibly due to their larger GDPs diluting the relative impact of these taxes. Despite varying year-on-year trends, over a five-year period, emerging economies display a slight increase in such revenues, whereas developed countries see a more stable or slightly declining trend.
Future trends to watch include the impact of global policy shifts towards greener technologies, potentially increasing transport tax revenues as governments implement stricter climate-change initiatives. The expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure could decrease traditional transport taxes but may lead to the introduction of new revenue mechanisms.
Top countries in Climate Change-Related Transport Tax Revenue by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nauru | 1.48 | 2023 | +33.33% | -8.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Fiji | 1.43 | 2023 | +20.17% | +2.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Jamaica | 1.1 | 2023 | +15.79% | +2.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Maldives | 0.97 | 2023 | +11.49% | +4.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Saint Lucia | 0.88 | 2023 | +15.79% | +6.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 0.73 | 2023 | 0% | -1.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Uruguay | 0.72 | 2023 | -0.9% | -1.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.68 | 2023 | -2.86% | -7.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Israel | 0.67 | 2023 | -1.47% | -1.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Rwanda | 0.67 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.58% | View data |
