Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Eswatini
Eswatini: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 1.38 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Eswatini, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Eswatini recorded 1.38 billion for environmental taxes in 2021. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 460.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Eswatini peaked at 1.38 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 44.21 million, in 1996.
Eswatini ranks 91st 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 Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 45.89 million | — |
| 1996 | 44.21 million | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 49.73 million | +12.5% |
| 1998 | 72.80 million | +46.4% |
| 1999 | 70.36 million | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 83.88 million | +19.2% |
| 2001 | 98.97 million | +18.0% |
| 2002 | 90.44 million | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 90.11 million | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 88.53 million | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 78.81 million | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 105.35 million | +33.7% |
| 2007 | 96.07 million | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 108.92 million | +13.4% |
| 2009 | 129.12 million | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 182.37 million | +41.2% |
| 2011 | 246.21 million | +35.0% |
| 2012 | 420.94 million | +71.0% |
| 2013 | 591.79 million | +40.6% |
| 2014 | 617.78 million | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 712.82 million | +15.4% |
| 2016 | 780.45 million | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 1.05 billion | +35.2% |
| 2018 | 1.10 billion | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 1.28 billion | +16.0% |
| 2020 | 1.33 billion | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 1.38 billion | +3.5% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini'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)
- Eswatini's 1.38 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.60 billion, 2% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.60 million | 44.21 million | 72.80 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 97.02 million | 78.81 million | 129.12 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 699.14 million | 182.37 million | 1.28 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.36 billion | 1.33 billion | 1.38 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Eswatini?
- Environmental taxes in Eswatini was 1.38 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 1.38 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.21 million in 1996.
- How does Eswatini rank for environmental taxes?
- Eswatini ranks 91st out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 460.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.