The European environmentally related tax revenue from taxes on pollution in sports and amusement activities reveals varied trends across different countries. In 2023, France marked a significant growth of 39.21% compared to 2022, showing strong fiscal improvements in this segment. The Netherlands saw a slight decrease of 0.74%, while the United Kingdom experienced a 1.11% decline. Italy and Sweden also showed slight negative trends, whereas Slovakia experienced a notable rise of 30.41%, and Serbia enjoyed a 6.6% increase. Romania saw the most substantial drop at 25.54%, indicating challenges in capturing tax revenues from pollution.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include the increasing alignment of European countries with stricter environmental policies, which could lead to more aggressive tax impositions on pollution in recreational sectors. As sustainability becomes more integral, countries with lower revenue figures, like Romania and Lithuania, might focus on improving their policy frameworks to capitalize on environmental taxation.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Sports Activities and Amusement and Recreation Activities Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 31.48 | 2023 | +8.43% | -0.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 30.57 | 2023 | +28.76% | +39.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 28.75 | 2023 | +0.017% | -1.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 6.22 | 2023 | -0.23% | -1.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 1.08 | 2023 | -3.26% | -3.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 0.96 | 2023 | +0.99% | +3.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 0.39 | 2023 | +6.18% | +30.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 0.24 | 2023 | +2.25% | +6.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.17 | 2023 | +4.65% | +0.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.12 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.44% | View data |
