Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Mauritania
Mauritania: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 3.04 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Mauritania, 2007–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 3.04 billion for environmental taxes in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 215.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Mauritania peaked at 3.75 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 454.46 million, in 2007.
That places Mauritania 81st out of 123 countries with data for 2021, 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 Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 454.46 million | — |
| 2008 | 624.27 million | +37.4% |
| 2009 | 707.57 million | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 786.77 million | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 963.28 million | +22.4% |
| 2012 | 1.14 billion | +18.1% |
| 2013 | 984.76 million | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 1.03 billion | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 1.40 billion | +35.8% |
| 2016 | 2.66 billion | +89.7% |
| 2017 | 3.05 billion | +15.0% |
| 2018 | 3.74 billion | +22.5% |
| 2019 | 3.75 billion | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 3.00 billion | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 3.04 billion | +1.4% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 3.04 billion is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.99 billion, 38% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 3.04 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.60 billion, 5% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 595.43 million | 454.46 million | 707.57 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.95 billion | 786.77 million | 3.75 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.02 billion | 3.00 billion | 3.04 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Mauritania?
- Environmental taxes in Mauritania was 3.04 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.75 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 454.46 million in 2007.
- How does Mauritania rank for environmental taxes?
- Mauritania ranks 81st out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 215.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.