Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 29.05 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Jamaica, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, environmental taxes in Jamaica stood at 29.05 billion. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 65.4% on the previous year and up 326.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Jamaica peaked at 29.05 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.19 billion, in 1997.
Jamaica ranks 54th 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 Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.19 billion | — |
| 1996 | 1.33 billion | +11.5% |
| 1997 | 1.19 billion | -10.8% |
| 1998 | 2.24 billion | +88.9% |
| 1999 | 2.50 billion | +11.6% |
| 2000 | 2.75 billion | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 2.88 billion | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 2.41 billion | -16.2% |
| 2003 | 2.06 billion | -14.8% |
| 2004 | 1.91 billion | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 2.85 billion | +49.0% |
| 2006 | 3.00 billion | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 3.16 billion | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 3.30 billion | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 3.39 billion | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 5.29 billion | +56.1% |
| 2011 | 7.00 billion | +32.4% |
| 2012 | 6.81 billion | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 11.02 billion | +62.0% |
| 2014 | 12.01 billion | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 12.88 billion | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 15.76 billion | +22.3% |
| 2017 | 22.47 billion | +42.6% |
| 2018 | 24.51 billion | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 26.90 billion | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 13.73 billion | -48.9% |
| 2021 | 17.57 billion | +27.9% |
| 2022 | 29.05 billion | +65.4% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 29.05 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 29.05 billion, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 29.05 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.54 billion, 4.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.69 billion | 1.19 billion | 2.50 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.77 billion | 1.91 billion | 3.39 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.46 billion | 5.29 billion | 26.90 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.12 billion | 13.73 billion | 29.05 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Jamaica?
- Environmental taxes in Jamaica was 29.05 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 29.05 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 billion in 1997.
- How does Jamaica rank for environmental taxes?
- Jamaica ranks 54th out of 123 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 326.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.