Denmark vs Iceland: Environmental taxes

Denmark
67.11 billion
in 2022
Iceland
67.11 billion
in 2022
Denmark rank
37th
Iceland rank
36th

Environmental taxes over time

  • Denmark
  • Iceland
20.0B40.0B60.0B80.0B199520082022

How they compare

Iceland currently reports 67.11 billion against 67.11 billion in Denmark, a difference of 3.20 million.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 37th and Iceland ranks 36th of 123 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Iceland Difference Ahead
1990s 55.25 billion 18.31 billion 36.93 billion Denmark
2000s 74.45 billion 29.49 billion 44.96 billion Denmark
2010s 78.78 billion 49.88 billion 28.90 billion Denmark
2020s 71.10 billion 59.14 billion 11.96 billion Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher environmental taxes, Denmark or Iceland?
Iceland, at 67.11 billion against 67.11 billion in Denmark as of 2022.
What is the difference in environmental taxes between Denmark and Iceland?
3.20 million, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
28 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2022.
How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for environmental taxes?
Denmark ranks 37th and Iceland ranks 36th of 123 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
123 places, 2,423 data points, 1995–2022
Last refreshed

This dataset tracks government revenue from taxes imposed on activities that negatively impact the environment. These taxes are categorized into four types: energy taxes (including fuel for transport), transport taxes (excluding fuel for transport), pollution taxes, and resource taxes.