Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Romania
Romania: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 25.09 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Romania, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes in Romania is 25.09 billion, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 110.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Romania peaked at 26.06 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 132.90 million, in 1995.
Romania ranks 57th 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 132.90 million | — |
| 1996 | 184.90 million | +39.1% |
| 1997 | 536.40 million | +190.1% |
| 1998 | 980.50 million | +82.8% |
| 1999 | 1.89 billion | +92.3% |
| 2000 | 2.33 billion | +23.6% |
| 2001 | 2.05 billion | -11.9% |
| 2002 | 2.62 billion | +27.5% |
| 2003 | 4.60 billion | +75.7% |
| 2004 | 5.81 billion | +26.3% |
| 2005 | 5.76 billion | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 6.66 billion | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 8.55 billion | +28.3% |
| 2008 | 9.16 billion | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 9.52 billion | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 11.17 billion | +17.3% |
| 2011 | 10.91 billion | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 11.90 billion | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 13.07 billion | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 18.38 billion | +40.6% |
| 2015 | 20.01 billion | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 20.78 billion | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 19.07 billion | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 21.21 billion | +11.2% |
| 2019 | 24.89 billion | +17.4% |
| 2020 | 23.08 billion | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 26.06 billion | +12.9% |
| 2022 | 25.09 billion | -3.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 25.09 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.31 billion, 2.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Romania's 25.09 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.16 billion, 2.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +190.1% | 184.90 million | 536.40 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 744.02 million | 132.90 million | 1.89 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.71 billion | 2.05 billion | 9.52 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.14 billion | 10.91 billion | 24.89 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.74 billion | 23.08 billion | 26.06 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Romania?
- Environmental taxes in Romania was 25.09 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 26.06 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 132.90 million in 1995.
- How does Romania rank for environmental taxes?
- Romania ranks 57th out of 123 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.