The United Kingdom leads in environmentally related tax revenue from pollution taxes in water supply and waste management, despite a 2.18% decline in 2023. Hungary and Latvia saw notable increases of 4.39% and 13.75%, respectively, while Italy experienced a significant decrease of 6.85%. Austria and Lithuania showed slight increases, while Belgium, Slovakia, and Slovenia saw declines. Croatia witnessed a dramatic drop, with revenue nearly halved.
Future trends to watch include the continued impact of European Union environmental directives, national policy adjustments, and technological advancements in waste management. These factors may lead to shifts in tax strategies and revenue generation across Europe. Monitoring the balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility will be crucial.
Top countries in Environmentally Related Tax Revenue from Taxes on Pollution in Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 35.74 | 2023 | -1.55% | -2.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 14.11 | 2023 | +4.12% | +4.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 13.56 | 2023 | +7.35% | +0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 10.11 | 2023 | +1.01% | -0.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 9.82 | 2023 | +3.38% | +2.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.87 | 2023 | -3.52% | -6.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.36 | 2023 | -0.91% | -0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.91 | 2023 | +3.2% | +0.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 1.7 | 2023 | +3.35% | +13.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1.25 | 2023 | -2.23% | -2.77% | View data |
