Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Canada
Canada: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 25.95 billion in 2020. ▲ Rising
Environmental taxes in Canada, 2015–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes in Canada is 25.95 billion, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.
Canada ranks 56th of 123 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23.83 billion | — |
| 2016 | 24.01 billion | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 28.48 billion | +18.6% |
| 2018 | 27.73 billion | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 27.89 billion | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 25.95 billion | -7.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 25.95 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.31 billion, 2.8× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26.39 billion | 23.83 billion | 28.48 billion | 5 |
| 2020s | 25.95 billion | 25.95 billion | 25.95 billion | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Canada?
- Environmental taxes in Canada was 25.95 billion in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 28.48 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.83 billion in 2015.
- How does Canada rank for environmental taxes?
- Canada ranks 56th out of 123 countries with data for 2020.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada 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.