Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Egypt
Egypt: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 31.66 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Egypt, 2002–2021
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 (Domestic Currency) in Egypt, year by year
| 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% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 31.66 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.99 billion, 4.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 31.66 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 17.80 billion, 1.8× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Egypt 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 | +230.9% | 2.60 billion | 8.60 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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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.