Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 67.58 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Sri Lanka, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, environmental taxes in Sri Lanka stood at 67.58 billion.
The figure is down 8.0% on the previous year and down 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Sri Lanka peaked at 309.00 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1995.
That places Sri Lanka 35th out of 123 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 39.91 billion | — |
| 2007 | 36.54 billion | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 30.04 billion | -17.8% |
| 2009 | 26.21 billion | -12.8% |
| 2010 | 49.24 billion | +87.9% |
| 2011 | 94.12 billion | +91.1% |
| 2012 | 107.00 billion | +13.7% |
| 2013 | 124.00 billion | +15.9% |
| 2014 | 127.00 billion | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 309.00 billion | +143.3% |
| 2016 | 242.00 billion | -21.7% |
| 2017 | 264.00 billion | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 270.00 billion | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 192.00 billion | -28.9% |
| 2020 | 102.00 billion | -46.9% |
| 2021 | 73.45 billion | -28.0% |
| 2022 | 67.58 billion | -8.0% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 67.58 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 29.05 billion, 2.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 22.12 billion | 0 | 39.91 billion | 6 |
| 2010s | 177.84 billion | 49.24 billion | 309.00 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.01 billion | 67.58 billion | 102.00 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Sri Lanka?
- Environmental taxes in Sri Lanka was 67.58 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 309.00 billion in 2015.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1995.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for environmental taxes?
- Sri Lanka ranks 35th out of 123 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.