Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 210.00 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, environmental taxes in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 210.00 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 59.1% on the previous year and down 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 438.00 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17.93 billion, in 2000.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 21st of 123 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.93 billion | — |
| 2001 | 21.43 billion | +19.5% |
| 2002 | 29.19 billion | +36.2% |
| 2003 | 38.19 billion | +30.9% |
| 2004 | 40.88 billion | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 72.21 billion | +76.7% |
| 2006 | 89.31 billion | +23.7% |
| 2007 | 131.00 billion | +46.7% |
| 2008 | 210.00 billion | +60.3% |
| 2009 | 245.00 billion | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 305.00 billion | +24.5% |
| 2011 | 438.00 billion | +43.6% |
| 2012 | 233.00 billion | -46.8% |
| 2013 | 205.00 billion | -12.0% |
| 2014 | 176.00 billion | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 152.00 billion | -13.6% |
| 2016 | 155.00 billion | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 97.67 billion | -37.0% |
| 2018 | 138.00 billion | +41.3% |
| 2019 | 151.00 billion | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 132.00 billion | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 210.00 billion | +59.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 210.00 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 115.00 billion, 1.8× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 210.00 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.60 billion, 3.6× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.51 billion | 17.93 billion | 245.00 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 205.07 billion | 97.67 billion | 438.00 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 171.00 billion | 132.00 billion | 210.00 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Environmental taxes in Democratic Republic of Congo was 210.00 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 438.00 billion in 2011.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.93 billion in 2000.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for environmental taxes?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 21st out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.