Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) was 6.72 billion in 2020. ▲ Rising
Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Switzerland, 2008–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Switzerland stood at 6.72 billion.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Switzerland peaked at 7.11 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.59 billion, in 2008.
Switzerland ranks 62nd of 108 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5.59 billion | — |
| 2009 | 5.80 billion | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 6.12 billion | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 5.91 billion | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 5.98 billion | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 6.04 billion | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 6.18 billion | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 6.31 billion | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 6.64 billion | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 6.70 billion | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 7.10 billion | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 7.11 billion | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 6.72 billion | -5.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 6.72 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.76 billion, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 6.72 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.40 billion, 91% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.69 billion | 5.59 billion | 5.80 billion | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.41 billion | 5.91 billion | 7.11 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.72 billion | 6.72 billion | 6.72 billion | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Switzerland?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Switzerland was 6.72 billion in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 7.11 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.59 billion in 2008.
- How does Switzerland rank for environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport)?
- Switzerland ranks 62nd out of 108 countries with data for 2020.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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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.