Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 6.98 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Nicaragua, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, environmental taxes in Nicaragua stood at 6.98 billion. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 127.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Nicaragua peaked at 6.98 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 574.30 million, in 1995.
Nicaragua ranks 71st 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 574.30 million | — |
| 1996 | 667.60 million | +16.2% |
| 1997 | 858.77 million | +28.6% |
| 1998 | 1.10 billion | +28.0% |
| 1999 | 1.36 billion | +23.6% |
| 2000 | 1.38 billion | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 1.28 billion | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 1.42 billion | +10.6% |
| 2003 | 1.59 billion | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 1.64 billion | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 1.77 billion | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 1.87 billion | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 2.13 billion | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 2.18 billion | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 2.30 billion | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 2.72 billion | +18.4% |
| 2011 | 2.72 billion | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 3.07 billion | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 3.45 billion | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 3.98 billion | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 4.46 billion | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 5.06 billion | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 5.59 billion | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 5.45 billion | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 5.65 billion | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 5.62 billion | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 6.91 billion | +22.9% |
| 2022 | 6.98 billion | +0.9% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 6.98 billion is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.99 billion, 87% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 6.98 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.54 billion, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 911.72 million | 574.30 million | 1.36 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.75 billion | 1.28 billion | 2.30 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.21 billion | 2.72 billion | 5.65 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.51 billion | 5.62 billion | 6.98 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Nicaragua?
- Environmental taxes in Nicaragua was 6.98 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 6.98 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 574.30 million in 1995.
- How does Nicaragua rank for environmental taxes?
- Nicaragua ranks 71st out of 123 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.