Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 616.00 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Sierra Leone, 2001–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes in Sierra Leone is 616.00 billion, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 960.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Sierra Leone peaked at 674.00 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 27.21 billion, in 2001.
Sierra Leone ranks 15th of 123 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 27.21 billion | — |
| 2002 | 35.26 billion | +29.6% |
| 2003 | 46.54 billion | +32.0% |
| 2004 | 57.93 billion | +24.5% |
| 2005 | 66.28 billion | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 98.04 billion | +47.9% |
| 2007 | 75.86 billion | -22.6% |
| 2008 | 101.00 billion | +33.1% |
| 2009 | 131.00 billion | +29.7% |
| 2010 | 181.00 billion | +38.2% |
| 2011 | 58.07 billion | -67.9% |
| 2012 | 111.00 billion | +91.1% |
| 2013 | 284.00 billion | +155.9% |
| 2014 | 306.00 billion | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 288.00 billion | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 250.00 billion | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 548.00 billion | +119.2% |
| 2018 | 401.00 billion | -26.8% |
| 2019 | 674.00 billion | +68.1% |
| 2020 | 638.00 billion | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 616.00 billion | -3.4% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 616.00 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 115.00 billion, 5.4× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 616.00 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.60 billion, 10.7× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.01 billion | 27.21 billion | 131.00 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 310.11 billion | 58.07 billion | 674.00 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 627.00 billion | 616.00 billion | 638.00 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Sierra Leone?
- Environmental taxes in Sierra Leone was 616.00 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 674.00 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.21 billion in 2001.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for environmental taxes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 15th out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 960.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.