Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Congo
Congo: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 1.38 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Congo, 2000–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes in Congo is 1.38 billion, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 21.9% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Congo peaked at 2.25 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 60.89 million, in 2002.
Congo ranks 90th 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 67.30 million | — |
| 2001 | 82.80 million | +23.0% |
| 2002 | 60.89 million | -26.5% |
| 2003 | 83.61 million | +37.3% |
| 2004 | 92.14 million | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 98.26 million | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 123.11 million | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 148.99 million | +21.0% |
| 2008 | 185.03 million | +24.2% |
| 2009 | 572.81 million | +209.6% |
| 2010 | 939.73 million | +64.1% |
| 2011 | 1.11 billion | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 2.08 billion | +87.9% |
| 2013 | 1.36 billion | -34.7% |
| 2014 | 1.52 billion | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 2.25 billion | +48.7% |
| 2016 | 1.80 billion | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 1.61 billion | -10.6% |
| 2018 | 1.62 billion | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 1.73 billion | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 1.77 billion | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 1.38 billion | -21.9% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 1.38 billion is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.99 billion, 17% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Congo's 1.38 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.60 billion, 2% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +209.6% | 185.03 million | 572.81 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 151.50 million | 60.89 million | 572.81 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.60 billion | 939.73 million | 2.25 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.58 billion | 1.38 billion | 1.77 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Congo?
- Environmental taxes in Congo was 1.38 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 billion in 2015.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.89 million in 2002.
- How does Congo rank for environmental taxes?
- Congo ranks 90th out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.