Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Gabon
Gabon: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 54.38 billion in 2021. ▲ Rising
Environmental taxes in Gabon, 2010–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, environmental taxes in Gabon stood at 54.38 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 163.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Gabon peaked at 61.17 billion in 2016 and was at its lowest, 19.80 billion, in 2010.
That places Gabon 43rd out of 123 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.80 billion | — |
| 2011 | 20.62 billion | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 21.81 billion | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 44.71 billion | +105.0% |
| 2014 | 44.72 billion | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 48.54 billion | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 61.17 billion | +26.0% |
| 2017 | 27.79 billion | -54.6% |
| 2018 | 28.80 billion | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 33.60 billion | +16.6% |
| 2020 | 51.21 billion | +52.4% |
| 2021 | 54.38 billion | +6.2% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 54.38 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 29.05 billion, 1.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 54.38 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.60 billion, 94% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.16 billion | 19.80 billion | 61.17 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.80 billion | 51.21 billion | 54.38 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Gabon?
- Environmental taxes in Gabon was 54.38 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 61.17 billion in 2016.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.80 billion in 2010.
- How does Gabon rank for environmental taxes?
- Gabon ranks 43rd out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gabon 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.