Canada vs Switzerland: Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution

Canada
504.59 million
in 2020
Switzerland
266.51 million
in 2020
Canada rank
33rd
Switzerland rank
36th

Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution over time

  • Canada
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Canada currently reports 504.59 million against 266.51 million in Switzerland, a difference of 238.08 million.

That makes Canada's figure about 1.9 times Switzerland's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Canada has been ahead every year.

Canada ranks 33rd and Switzerland ranks 36th of 74 countries.

Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 596.11 million 252.36 million 343.75 million Canada
2020s 504.59 million 266.51 million 238.08 million Canada

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher environmental taxes, taxes on pollution, Canada or Switzerland?
Canada, at 504.59 million against 266.51 million in Switzerland as of 2020.
What is the difference in environmental taxes, taxes on pollution between Canada and Switzerland?
238.08 million, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Switzerland?
6 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2020.
How do Canada and Switzerland rank globally for environmental taxes, taxes on pollution?
Canada ranks 33rd and Switzerland ranks 36th of 74 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (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, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
74 places, 1,403 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.