Environmental taxes in Egypt

Egypt: Environmental taxes was 31.66 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
31.66 billion
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
52nd
of 123 countries
All-time high
47.19 billion
in 2019
All-time low
659.59 million
in 2002
Years of data
20
2002–2021

Environmental taxes in Egypt, 2002–2021

010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B50.0B2002201120212002: 659.6M2003: 1.1B2004: 961.2M2005: 1.2B2006: 2.2B2007: 2.9B2008: 2.6B2009: 8.6B2010: 9.4B2011: 9.9B2012: 11.1B2013: 14.3B2014: 6.2B2015: 14.8B2016: 15.9B2017: 35.6B2018: 43.9B2019: 47.2B2020: 33.4B2021: 31.7B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for environmental taxes in Egypt is 31.66 billion, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 219.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Egypt peaked at 47.19 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 659.59 million, in 2002.

That places Egypt 52nd out of 123 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Environmental taxes in Egypt, year by year

Annual values for Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Egypt, 2002 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2002 659.59 million
2003 1.06 billion +60.6%
2004 961.20 million -9.2%
2005 1.21 billion +26.1%
2006 2.20 billion +81.3%
2007 2.93 billion +33.5%
2008 2.60 billion -11.4%
2009 8.60 billion +230.9%
2010 9.40 billion +9.4%
2011 9.91 billion +5.4%
2012 11.11 billion +12.2%
2013 14.35 billion +29.1%
2014 6.21 billion -56.7%
2015 14.85 billion +138.9%
2016 15.93 billion +7.3%
2017 35.56 billion +123.3%
2018 43.95 billion +23.6%
2019 47.19 billion +7.4%
2020 33.39 billion -29.2%
2021 31.66 billion -5.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.53 billion 659.59 million 8.60 billion 8
2010s 20.84 billion 6.21 billion 47.19 billion 10
2020s 32.52 billion 31.66 billion 33.39 billion 2

Countries ranked near Egypt

  1. 49 Côte d'Ivoire 35.82 billion compare
  2. 50 Australia 33.75 billion compare
  3. 51 Israel 33.23 billion compare
  4. 53 Chad 30.59 billion compare
  5. 54 Jamaica 29.05 billion compare
  6. 55 Guyana 27.49 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is environmental taxes in Egypt?
Environmental taxes in Egypt was 31.66 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 47.19 billion in 2019.
What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was 659.59 million in 2002.
How does Egypt rank for environmental taxes?
Egypt ranks 52nd out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is up 219.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Egypt 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
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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.