Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) was 129.03 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution in Cameroon, 1998–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 129.03 million for environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in 2021.
The figure is up 177.9% on the previous year and up 34.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Cameroon peaked at 586.00 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 29.82 million, in 2007.
Cameroon ranks 41st 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 142.97 million | — |
| 1999 | 142.97 million | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 142.97 million | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 142.97 million | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 142.97 million | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 142.97 million | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 73.54 million | -48.6% |
| 2005 | 81.93 million | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 72.84 million | -11.1% |
| 2007 | 29.82 million | -59.1% |
| 2008 | 32.31 million | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 49.53 million | +53.3% |
| 2010 | 32.45 million | -34.5% |
| 2011 | 95.74 million | +195.1% |
| 2012 | 95.74 million | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 287.00 million | +199.8% |
| 2014 | 586.00 million | +104.2% |
| 2015 | 391.10 million | -33.3% |
| 2016 | 376.08 million | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 577.00 million | +53.4% |
| 2018 | 75.60 million | -86.9% |
| 2019 | 301.45 million | +298.7% |
| 2020 | 46.43 million | -84.6% |
| 2021 | 129.03 million | +177.9% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 129.03 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 70.94 million, 1.8× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 129.03 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 513.41 million, 25% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 142.97 million | 142.97 million | 142.97 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 91.18 million | 29.82 million | 142.97 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 281.82 million | 32.45 million | 586.00 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.73 million | 46.43 million | 129.03 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Cameroon?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Cameroon was 129.03 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on pollution recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 586.00 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on pollution recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.82 million in 2007.
- How does Cameroon rank for environmental taxes, taxes on pollution?
- Cameroon ranks 41st out of 74 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on pollution rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.