The European environmentally related tax revenue from taxes on pollution in professional, scientific, and technical activities in 2023 showed a significant variation among countries. The Netherlands led with a notable growth of 6.44%, while the United Kingdom experienced a decline of 2.3%. Italy, Belgium, and Poland also saw declines, while Sweden and Slovakia registered growths of 4.13% and 7.09%, respectively. Hungary, Serbia, and Portugal showed moderate increases, whereas Iceland saw a significant decrease of 3.73%. Slovenia encountered a drastic drop of 51.82%, indicating significant variability in environmental taxation across Europe in recent years.
Future trends to watch include continued volatility as countries adjust their environmental tax policies. Expect nations like the Netherlands and Sweden to lead with their progressive approaches, potentially influencing neighboring countries to enhance their environmental taxation strategies. Close monitoring of policy changes and economic conditions will be crucial in anticipating shifts in tax revenues on pollution in this sector.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities Share by Country (Million US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 55.59 | 2023 | -0.022% | +6.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 17.11 | 2023 | -1.66% | -2.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 6.84 | 2023 | -1.49% | -2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6.59 | 2023 | -0.68% | -1.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.96 | 2023 | -2.07% | -1.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 3.31 | 2023 | +6.6% | +4.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1.8 | 2023 | +0.23% | -1.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 1.5 | 2023 | -0.26% | +0.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.01 | 2023 | +4.33% | +4.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 0.7 | 2023 | +3.44% | +2.64% | View data |
