Jamaica vs South Africa: Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources

Jamaica
112.86 million
in 2022
South Africa
107.99 million
in 2021
Jamaica rank
37th
South Africa rank
38th

Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources over time

  • Jamaica
  • South Africa
025.0M50.0M75.0M100.0M125.0M199520082022

How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 112.86 million against 107.99 million in South Africa, a difference of 4.87 million.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2009 it was South Africa ahead.

Jamaica ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 38th of 77 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Jamaica South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 0 18.53 million 18.53 million South Africa
2010s 18.52 million 87.24 million 68.72 million South Africa
2020s 87.40 million 89.03 million 1.63 million South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher environmental taxes, taxes on resources, Jamaica or South Africa?
Jamaica, at 112.86 million against 107.99 million in South Africa as of 2022.
What is the difference in environmental taxes, taxes on resources between Jamaica and South Africa?
4.87 million, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and South Africa?
13 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2021.
How do Jamaica and South Africa rank globally for environmental taxes, taxes on resources?
Jamaica ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 38th of 77 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
77 places, 1,478 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.