Environmental taxes in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Environmental taxes was 616.00 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
616.00 billion
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
15th
of 123 countries
All-time high
674.00 billion
in 2019
All-time low
27.21 billion
in 2001
Years of data
21
2001–2021

Environmental taxes in Sierra Leone, 2001–2021

0200.0B400.0B600.0B2001201120212001: 27.2B2002: 35.3B2003: 46.5B2004: 57.9B2005: 66.3B2006: 98.0B2007: 75.9B2008: 101.0B2009: 131.0B2010: 181.0B2011: 58.1B2012: 111.0B2013: 284.0B2014: 306.0B2015: 288.0B2016: 250.0B2017: 548.0B2018: 401.0B2019: 674.0B2020: 638.0B2021: 616.0B

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 in Sierra Leone, year by year

Annual values for Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Sierra Leone, 2001 to 2021.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 12 China 709.00 billion compare
  2. 13 Argentina 690.00 billion compare
  3. 14 Pakistan 637.00 billion compare
  4. 16 Mongolia 590.00 billion compare
  5. 17 Thailand 387.00 billion compare
  6. 18 Senegal 302.00 billion compare

See the full ranking of 123 places →

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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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Indicator
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
123 places, 2,423 data points, 1995–2022
Last refreshed

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.