Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in South Korea
South Korea: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 41.60 trillion in 2014. ▲ Rising
Environmental taxes in South Korea, 1995–2014
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes in South Korea is 41.60 trillion, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 98.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in South Korea peaked at 41.60 trillion in 2014 and was at its lowest, 7.94 trillion, in 1995.
South Korea ranks 1st of 123 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 7.94 trillion | — |
| 1996 | 10.30 trillion | +29.7% |
| 1997 | 12.10 trillion | +17.5% |
| 1998 | 12.50 trillion | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 13.80 trillion | +10.4% |
| 2000 | 16.00 trillion | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 18.90 trillion | +18.1% |
| 2002 | 19.10 trillion | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 20.60 trillion | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 21.00 trillion | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 24.40 trillion | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 24.80 trillion | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 28.30 trillion | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 28.90 trillion | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 26.90 trillion | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 33.30 trillion | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 36.40 trillion | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 39.30 trillion | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 39.10 trillion | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 41.60 trillion | +6.4% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 41.60 trillion is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.31 billion, 4467.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 41.60 trillion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 9.37 billion, 4440.9× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.33 trillion | 7.94 trillion | 13.80 trillion | 5 |
| 2000s | 22.89 trillion | 16.00 trillion | 28.90 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.94 trillion | 33.30 trillion | 41.60 trillion | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in South Korea?
- Environmental taxes in South Korea was 41.60 trillion in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 41.60 trillion in 2014.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.94 trillion in 1995.
- How does South Korea rank for environmental taxes?
- South Korea ranks 1st out of 123 countries with data for 2014.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Korea 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.