Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) was 675.25 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution in Cape Verde, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Cape Verde stood at 675.25 million.
That represents a change of up 13.9% on the previous year and up 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Cape Verde peaked at 738.68 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1995.
Cape Verde ranks 29th of 74 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, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 125.53 million | — |
| 2001 | 61.79 million | -50.8% |
| 2002 | 113.08 million | +83.0% |
| 2003 | 83.26 million | -26.4% |
| 2004 | 114.98 million | +38.1% |
| 2005 | 191.82 million | +66.8% |
| 2006 | 218.05 million | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 215.62 million | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 221.70 million | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 187.09 million | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 267.19 million | +42.8% |
| 2011 | 530.66 million | +98.6% |
| 2012 | 542.60 million | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 570.88 million | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 558.40 million | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 595.10 million | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 677.82 million | +13.9% |
| 2017 | 684.17 million | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 716.75 million | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 738.68 million | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 592.76 million | -19.8% |
| 2021 | 675.25 million | +13.9% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 675.25 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 506.06 million, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 675.25 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 513.41 million, 1.3× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in Cape Verde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +98.6% | 267.19 million | 530.66 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 153.29 million | 61.79 million | 221.70 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 588.23 million | 267.19 million | 738.68 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 634.01 million | 592.76 million | 675.25 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
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- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 5.84 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2019)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Cape Verde?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Cape Verde was 675.25 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on pollution recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 738.68 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on pollution recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1995.
- How does Cape Verde rank for environmental taxes, taxes on pollution?
- Cape Verde ranks 29th out of 74 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on pollution rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (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.