In 2024, France leads in environmentally related tax revenue from pollution in employment activities among European countries, with a significant increase of 25.44% year-on-year. The United Kingdom shows a slight decrease of 0.41%, whereas Sweden and Hungary demonstrate positive growth, with rates of 1.76% and 19.01%, respectively. Poland experiences a decline of 3.38%. Meanwhile, Serbia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, and Iceland show minimal growth, staying nearly flat.
Future trends to watch include the implementation of stricter environmental regulations, which may boost tax revenues, particularly for countries with developed infrastructure and technology for pollution control. The ongoing transition towards greener economies may significantly influence inter-country variations over the coming years.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Employment Activities Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 49.89 | 2023 | +22.02% | +25.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 17.99 | 2023 | +1.12% | -0.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 12.99 | 2023 | +6.49% | +1.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 9.7 | 2023 | +6.32% | +19.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.83 | 2023 | -4.74% | -3.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 0.75 | 2023 | +4% | +0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 0.47 | 2023 | +5.63% | +3.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Malta | 0.33 | 2023 | +29.31% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.036 | 2023 | +6.25% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 0.015 | 2023 | +5.04% | +1.29% | View data |
