Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Guyana
Guyana: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 27.49 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Guyana, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 27.49 billion for environmental taxes in 2022.
The figure is down 37.9% on the previous year and up 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Guyana peaked at 44.29 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.09 billion, in 1995.
Guyana ranks 55th 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.09 billion | — |
| 1996 | 1.33 billion | +22.2% |
| 1997 | 1.38 billion | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 1.54 billion | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 1.59 billion | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 1.93 billion | +21.1% |
| 2001 | 2.17 billion | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 2.19 billion | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 11.84 billion | +439.5% |
| 2004 | 12.10 billion | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 12.35 billion | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 12.32 billion | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 11.79 billion | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 11.80 billion | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 19.95 billion | +69.1% |
| 2010 | 19.82 billion | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 19.69 billion | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 20.11 billion | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 24.96 billion | +24.1% |
| 2014 | 25.91 billion | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 30.66 billion | +18.4% |
| 2016 | 28.01 billion | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 32.13 billion | +14.7% |
| 2018 | 38.82 billion | +20.8% |
| 2019 | 43.26 billion | +11.4% |
| 2020 | 31.62 billion | -26.9% |
| 2021 | 44.29 billion | +40.0% |
| 2022 | 27.49 billion | -37.9% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 27.49 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.31 billion, 3.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 27.49 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.54 billion, 4.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Guyana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +439.5% | 2.19 billion | 11.84 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.39 billion | 1.09 billion | 1.59 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 9.84 billion | 1.93 billion | 19.95 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.34 billion | 19.69 billion | 43.26 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.46 billion | 27.49 billion | 44.29 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Guyana?
- Environmental taxes in Guyana was 27.49 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 44.29 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.09 billion in 1995.
- How does Guyana rank for environmental taxes?
- Guyana ranks 55th out of 123 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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.