Environmental taxes in Congo

Congo: Environmental taxes was 1.38 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.38 billion
Change on year
down 21.9%
World rank
90th
of 123 countries
All-time high
2.25 billion
in 2015
All-time low
60.89 million
in 2002
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Environmental taxes in Congo, 2000–2021

0500.0M1.0B1.5B2.0B2.5B2000201020212000: 67.3M2001: 82.8M2002: 60.9M2003: 83.6M2004: 92.1M2005: 98.3M2006: 123.1M2007: 149.0M2008: 185.0M2009: 572.8M2010: 939.7M2011: 1.1B2012: 2.1B2013: 1.4B2014: 1.5B2015: 2.3B2016: 1.8B2017: 1.6B2018: 1.6B2019: 1.7B2020: 1.8B2021: 1.4B

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 87 Tunisia 1.77 billion compare
  2. 88 Slovenia 1.76 billion compare
  3. 89 Namibia 1.48 billion compare
  4. 91 Eswatini 1.38 billion compare
  5. 92 Lithuania 1.13 billion compare
  6. 93 Luxembourg 976.46 million compare

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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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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.