Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 638.46 million in 2021. ▲ Rising
Environmental taxes in Seychelles, 2008–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes in Seychelles is 638.46 million, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.1% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Seychelles peaked at 1.03 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 422.93 million, in 2008.
Seychelles ranks 99th of 123 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 422.93 million | — |
| 2009 | 452.64 million | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 597.20 million | +31.9% |
| 2011 | 678.64 million | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 684.55 million | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 647.25 million | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 730.38 million | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 783.67 million | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 875.12 million | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 1.03 billion | +17.2% |
| 2018 | 966.02 million | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 1.03 billion | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 899.91 million | -13.0% |
| 2021 | 638.46 million | -29.1% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 638.46 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.31 billion, 7% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 638.46 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.60 billion, 1% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 437.78 million | 422.93 million | 452.64 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 802.34 million | 597.20 million | 1.03 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 769.18 million | 638.46 million | 899.91 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Seychelles?
- Environmental taxes in Seychelles was 638.46 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 422.93 million in 2008.
- How does Seychelles rank for environmental taxes?
- Seychelles ranks 99th out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Seychelles 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.