Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Philippines

Philippines: Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) was 126.00 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
126.00 billion
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
22nd
of 108 countries
All-time high
127.00 billion
in 2019
All-time low
17.30 billion
in 2006
Years of data
17
2005–2021

Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Philippines, 2005–2021

25.0B50.0B75.0B100.0B125.0B2005201320212005: 27.9B2006: 17.3B2007: 17.7B2008: 18.1B2009: 18.5B2010: 19.2B2011: 19.1B2012: 20.6B2013: 22.9B2014: 23.4B2015: 25.2B2016: 24.4B2017: 29.6B2018: 82.9B2019: 127.0B2020: 126.0B2021: 126.0B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2021, environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Philippines stood at 126.00 billion.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 558.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Philippines peaked at 127.00 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 17.30 billion, in 2006.

Philippines ranks 22nd of 108 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, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Philippines, year by year

Annual values for Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) (Domestic Currency) in Philippines, 2005 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2005 27.88 billion
2006 17.30 billion -38.0%
2007 17.69 billion +2.2%
2008 18.05 billion +2.1%
2009 18.45 billion +2.2%
2010 19.23 billion +4.2%
2011 19.13 billion -0.5%
2012 20.57 billion +7.5%
2013 22.86 billion +11.1%
2014 23.38 billion +2.3%
2015 25.25 billion +8.0%
2016 24.45 billion -3.2%
2017 29.64 billion +21.2%
2018 82.86 billion +179.6%
2019 127.00 billion +53.3%
2020 126.00 billion -0.8%
2021 126.00 billion +0.0%

Philippines compared with similar countries

  • Philippines's 126.00 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 45.17 billion, 2.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Philippines's 126.00 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 126.00 billion, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2018 +179.6% 29.64 billion 82.86 billion
2019 +53.3% 82.86 billion 127.00 billion
2006 -38.0% 27.88 billion 17.30 billion

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.88 billion 17.30 billion 27.88 billion 5
2010s 39.44 billion 19.13 billion 127.00 billion 10
2020s 126.00 billion 126.00 billion 126.00 billion 2

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 19 Serbia 162.00 billion compare
  2. 20 Cameroon 147.00 billion compare
  3. 21 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 132.00 billion compare
  4. 23 Kenya 114.00 billion compare
  5. 24 Mongolia 108.00 billion compare
  6. 25 Burkina Faso 107.00 billion compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Philippines?
Environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Philippines was 126.00 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 127.00 billion in 2019.
What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 17.30 billion in 2006.
How does Philippines rank for environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport)?
Philippines ranks 22nd out of 108 countries with data for 2021.
Is environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 558.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
108 places, 2,160 data points, 1995–2022
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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.