Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 675.25 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Cape Verde, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes in Cape Verde is 675.25 million, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.9% on the previous year and up 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Cape Verde peaked at 738.68 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1995.
That places Cape Verde 98th out of 123 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 125.53 million | — |
| 2001 | 61.79 million | -50.8% |
| 2002 | 113.08 million | +83.0% |
| 2003 | 83.26 million | -26.4% |
| 2004 | 114.98 million | +38.1% |
| 2005 | 191.82 million | +66.8% |
| 2006 | 218.05 million | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 215.62 million | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 221.70 million | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 187.09 million | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 267.19 million | +42.8% |
| 2011 | 530.66 million | +98.6% |
| 2012 | 542.60 million | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 570.88 million | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 558.40 million | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 595.10 million | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 677.82 million | +13.9% |
| 2017 | 684.17 million | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 716.75 million | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 738.68 million | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 592.76 million | -19.8% |
| 2021 | 675.25 million | +13.9% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 675.25 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 29.05 billion, 2% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 675.25 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.60 billion, 1% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Cape Verde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +98.6% | 267.19 million | 530.66 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 153.29 million | 61.79 million | 221.70 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 588.23 million | 267.19 million | 738.68 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 634.01 million | 592.76 million | 675.25 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Cape Verde?
- Environmental taxes in Cape Verde was 675.25 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 738.68 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1995.
- How does Cape Verde rank for environmental taxes?
- Cape Verde ranks 98th out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.