Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) in Venezuela
Venezuela: Environmental taxes (Domestic Currency) was 12.80 billion in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes in Venezuela, 1995–2010
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2010, environmental taxes in Venezuela stood at 12.80 billion. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 69.3% on the previous year and up 173.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes in Venezuela peaked at 12.80 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, 410.11 million, in 1995.
Venezuela ranks 64th of 123 countries on this measure, 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 Venezuela, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 410.11 million | — |
| 1996 | 1.14 billion | +177.0% |
| 1997 | 4.15 billion | +265.2% |
| 1998 | 4.32 billion | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 4.27 billion | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 4.68 billion | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 4.88 billion | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 4.15 billion | -14.9% |
| 2003 | 2.77 billion | -33.3% |
| 2004 | 3.01 billion | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 4.72 billion | +57.0% |
| 2006 | 7.59 billion | +60.9% |
| 2007 | 7.04 billion | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 11.74 billion | +66.8% |
| 2009 | 7.56 billion | -35.6% |
| 2010 | 12.80 billion | +69.3% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 12.80 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.99 billion, 1.6× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 12.80 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.54 billion, 2.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.86 billion | 410.11 million | 4.32 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.81 billion | 2.77 billion | 11.74 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.80 billion | 12.80 billion | 12.80 billion | 1 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
- 61 Bangladesh 15.55 billion compare
- 62 Malaysia 13.49 billion
- 63 North Macedonia 13.47 billion
- 65 Belgium 10.51 billion compare
- 66 Mauritius 9.93 billion compare
- 67 Switzerland 9.81 billion
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes in Venezuela?
- Environmental taxes in Venezuela was 12.80 billion in 2010, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 12.80 billion in 2010.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 410.11 million in 1995.
- How does Venezuela rank for environmental taxes?
- Venezuela ranks 64th out of 123 countries with data for 2010.
- Is environmental taxes rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.