Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) was 326,000 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Trinidad and Tobago, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 326,000.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and down 99.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 131.85 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1995.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 105th out of 108 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom 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 Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 96.49 million | — |
| 2009 | 93.85 million | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 104.96 million | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 101.05 million | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 98.70 million | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 102.61 million | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 93.55 million | -8.8% |
| 2015 | 87.90 million | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 131.85 million | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 101.70 million | -22.9% |
| 2018 | 98.22 million | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 23.18 million | -76.4% |
| 2020 | 6.08 million | -73.8% |
| 2021 | 333,000 | -94.5% |
| 2022 | 326,000 | -2.1% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 326,000 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.76 billion, 0% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 326,000 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.74 billion, 0% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes, Taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Trinidad and Tobago 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -94.5% | 6.08 million | 333,000 |
| 2019 | -76.4% | 98.22 million | 23.18 million |
| 2020 | -73.8% | 23.18 million | 6.08 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 19.03 million | 0 | 96.49 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.37 million | 23.18 million | 131.85 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.25 million | 326,000 | 6.08 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 102 Bahamas 1.20 million compare
- 103 Marshall Islands 591,000 compare
- 104 Belize 351,000 compare
- 106 Andorra 0
- 106 Ecuador 0 compare
- 106 West Bank and Gaza 0
More public sector data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) in Trinidad and Tobago was 326,000 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 131.85 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1995.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport)?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 105th out of 108 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on energy (including fuel for transport) rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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.