Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 1.99 billion in 2022. ▬ Flat
Environmental taxes in Bhutan, 2015–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes in Bhutan is 1.99 billion, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 24.6% over ten years.
Bhutan ranks 86th of 123 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.60 billion | — |
| 2016 | 1.78 billion | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 2.27 billion | +27.7% |
| 2018 | 2.75 billion | +21.1% |
| 2019 | 2.32 billion | -15.6% |
| 2020 | 1.24 billion | -46.4% |
| 2021 | 1.83 billion | +47.3% |
| 2022 | 1.99 billion | +8.7% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 1.99 billion is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.99 billion, 25% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.14 billion | 1.60 billion | 2.75 billion | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.69 billion | 1.24 billion | 1.99 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Bhutan?
- Environmental taxes in Bhutan was 1.99 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.75 billion in 2018.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.24 billion in 2020.
- How does Bhutan rank for environmental taxes?
- Bhutan ranks 86th out of 123 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.