In 2023, Serbia led in environmentally related tax revenue from telecommunications pollution with $5.08 million, showing a slight year-on-year increase of 4.93%. The Netherlands followed with $3.59 million and the highest growth rate at 8.65%. Notable declines were observed in Poland (-5.07%) and the UK (-18.1%). Slovenia had impressive growth at 17.81%, despite its smaller value base. Ireland saw the steepest decline, dropping by 20.22%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of these countries over five years shows varying trends, with stable countries like the Netherlands showing positive outlooks and others like Ireland facing significant declines.
Future trends to watch include the implementation of stricter environmental regulations and increased public awareness driving revenue growth. Countries with existing low tax revenues may experience shifts due to changing policy priorities. The role of emerging technologies in reducing telecommunications pollution may also significantly impact future tax revenue streams across Europe.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Telecommunications by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 5.08 | 2023 | +4.04% | +4.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 3.59 | 2023 | +6.8% | +8.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 3.24 | 2023 | -7.04% | -5.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2.03 | 2023 | +1.09% | +0.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 1.57 | 2023 | +6.46% | +1.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 0.75 | 2023 | +3.46% | +3.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 0.31 | 2023 | +0.24% | -2.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 0.24 | 2023 | -24% | -18.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.057 | 2023 | +4.63% | +3.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.025 | 2023 | +0.74% | +3.01% | View data |
