Environmental taxes in China

China: Environmental taxes was 709.00 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
709.00 billion
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
12th
of 123 countries
All-time high
752.00 billion
in 2012
All-time low
13.00 billion
in 1998
Years of data
24
1998–2021

Environmental taxes in China, 1998–2021

0200.0B400.0B600.0B800.0B1998200920211998: 13.0B1999: 13.9B2000: 38.4B2001: 70.4B2002: 87.5B2003: 111.0B2004: 137.0B2005: 154.0B2006: 184.0B2007: 228.0B2008: 258.0B2009: 451.0B2010: 591.0B2011: 664.0B2012: 752.0B2013: 452.0B2014: 494.0B2015: 487.0B2016: 450.0B2017: 560.0B2018: 611.0B2019: 647.0B2020: 649.0B2021: 709.0B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

China recorded 709.00 billion for environmental taxes in 2021.

The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 6.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental taxes in China peaked at 752.00 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, 13.00 billion, in 1998.

China ranks 12th of 123 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 13.46 billion 13.00 billion 13.92 billion 2
2000s 171.93 billion 38.41 billion 451.00 billion 10
2010s 570.80 billion 450.00 billion 752.00 billion 10
2020s 679.00 billion 649.00 billion 709.00 billion 2

Countries ranked near China

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  5. 14 Pakistan 637.00 billion compare
  6. 15 Sierra Leone 616.00 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is environmental taxes in China?
Environmental taxes in China was 709.00 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 752.00 billion in 2012.
What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 13.00 billion in 1998.
How does China rank for environmental taxes?
China ranks 12th out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
Is environmental taxes rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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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Indicator
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
123 places, 2,423 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.