In 2023, France led global air pollution-related tax revenue with 2.64 billion USD, despite a slight decline. Croatia exhibited significant growth at 130.05%, though from a minimal base. Kazakhstan, Ecuador, and Belgium showed robust increases, with Belgium seeing a notable 15.06% growth. Countries like Japan, Sweden, and Italy experienced declines, with Italy witnessing the steepest drop at 8.9%. Emerging markets such as Guatemala and Slovenia displayed positive trends, while South Africa saw a significant decrease of 13.52%.
Future trends to watch for include a potential increase in pollution tax revenues driven by stricter environmental policies and the global push towards sustainability, with developing nations possibly taking more assertive steps in regulating air pollution.
Top countries in Air Pollution-Related Pollution Tax Revenue by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2010 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 2,640 | 2023 | +0.032% | -1.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Kazakhstan | 759.28 | 2023 | +7.94% | +3.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 424.22 | 2023 | +5.72% | -0.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 250.63 | 2023 | -3.11% | -2.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ecuador | 222.76 | 2023 | +27.65% | +1.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 214.62 | 2023 | +6.29% | +1.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 115.51 | 2023 | +12.01% | +15.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 97.07 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 58.03 | 2023 | -2.86% | -2.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 42.36 | 2023 | +0.024% | -1.4% | View data |
