Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Uganda
Uganda: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 3.00 trillion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Uganda, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, environmental taxes in Uganda stood at 3.00 trillion. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.5% on the previous year and up 210.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Uganda peaked at 3.00 trillion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 130.00 billion, in 1995.
Uganda ranks 6th of 123 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 130.00 billion | — |
| 1996 | 164.00 billion | +26.2% |
| 1997 | 214.00 billion | +30.5% |
| 1998 | 208.00 billion | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 211.00 billion | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 215.00 billion | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 218.00 billion | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 245.00 billion | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 271.00 billion | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 313.00 billion | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 361.00 billion | +15.3% |
| 2006 | 474.00 billion | +31.3% |
| 2007 | 605.00 billion | +27.6% |
| 2008 | 699.00 billion | +15.5% |
| 2009 | 765.00 billion | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 888.00 billion | +16.1% |
| 2011 | 966.00 billion | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 1.08 trillion | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 1.04 trillion | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 1.29 trillion | +24.0% |
| 2015 | 1.47 trillion | +14.0% |
| 2016 | 1.66 trillion | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 1.91 trillion | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 2.19 trillion | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 2.43 trillion | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 2.43 trillion | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3.00 trillion | +23.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 3.00 trillion is above the median for low income countries, which is 115.00 billion, 26.1× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 3.00 trillion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57.60 billion, 52.1× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 185.40 billion | 130.00 billion | 214.00 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 416.60 billion | 215.00 billion | 765.00 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 trillion | 888.00 billion | 2.43 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.71 trillion | 2.43 trillion | 3.00 trillion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Uganda?
- Environmental taxes in Uganda was 3.00 trillion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 3.00 trillion in 2021.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 130.00 billion in 1995.
- How does Uganda rank for environmental taxes?
- Uganda ranks 6th out of 123 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.