Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Laos
Laos: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 2.65 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Laos, 2010–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes in Laos is 2.65 billion, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 120.6% on the previous year and up 302.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Laos peaked at 2.65 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 474.11 million, in 2016.
That places Laos 82nd out of 123 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 513.04 million | — |
| 2011 | 583.14 million | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 656.90 million | +12.6% |
| 2013 | 720.36 million | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 860.62 million | +19.5% |
| 2015 | 620.31 million | -27.9% |
| 2016 | 474.11 million | -23.6% |
| 2017 | 609.71 million | +28.6% |
| 2018 | 641.23 million | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 620.46 million | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 562.72 million | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 1.20 billion | +113.2% |
| 2022 | 2.65 billion | +120.6% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 2.65 billion is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.99 billion, 33% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Laos's 2.65 billion is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 9.37 billion, 28% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 629.99 million | 474.11 million | 860.62 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.47 billion | 562.72 million | 2.65 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Laos?
- Environmental taxes in Laos was 2.65 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 2.65 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 474.11 million in 2016.
- How does Laos rank for environmental taxes?
- Laos ranks 82nd out of 123 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 302.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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.