Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 3.75 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Bulgaria, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, environmental taxes in Bulgaria stood at 3.75 billion.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 71.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Bulgaria peaked at 3.87 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 15.33 million, in 1995.
Bulgaria ranks 79th of 123 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 15.33 million | — |
| 1996 | 17.81 million | +16.2% |
| 1997 | 219.42 million | +1132.0% |
| 1998 | 508.61 million | +131.8% |
| 1999 | 584.25 million | +14.9% |
| 2000 | 727.09 million | +24.4% |
| 2001 | 768.57 million | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 803.96 million | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 1.03 billion | +27.6% |
| 2004 | 1.24 billion | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 1.40 billion | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 1.49 billion | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 2.03 billion | +35.7% |
| 2008 | 2.39 billion | +17.9% |
| 2009 | 2.08 billion | -13.0% |
| 2010 | 2.06 billion | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2.17 billion | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 2.19 billion | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 2.34 billion | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 2.39 billion | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 2.64 billion | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 2.85 billion | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 2.87 billion | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 2.88 billion | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 3.60 billion | +25.1% |
| 2020 | 3.64 billion | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 3.87 billion | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 3.75 billion | -3.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 3.75 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.31 billion, 40% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 3.75 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.16 billion, 37% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Bulgaria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +1132.0% | 17.81 million | 219.42 million |
| 1998 | +131.8% | 219.42 million | 508.61 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 269.08 million | 15.33 million | 584.25 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.40 billion | 727.09 million | 2.39 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.60 billion | 2.06 billion | 3.60 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.75 billion | 3.64 billion | 3.87 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Bulgaria?
- Environmental taxes in Bulgaria was 3.75 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.87 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.33 million in 1995.
- How does Bulgaria rank for environmental taxes?
- Bulgaria ranks 79th out of 123 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.