Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in Italy
Italy: Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) was 125.00 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution in Italy, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Italy stood at 125.00 million.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Italy peaked at 791.00 million in 1998 and was at its lowest, 116.00 million, in 2020.
Italy ranks 42nd 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 361.50 million | — |
| 1996 | 714.70 million | +97.7% |
| 1997 | 738.00 million | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 791.00 million | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 710.70 million | -10.2% |
| 2000 | 746.00 million | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 705.00 million | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 285.00 million | -59.6% |
| 2003 | 262.00 million | -8.1% |
| 2004 | 261.00 million | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 256.00 million | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 252.00 million | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 252.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 225.00 million | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 210.00 million | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 197.00 million | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 180.00 million | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 157.00 million | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 149.00 million | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 151.00 million | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 278.00 million | +84.1% |
| 2016 | 262.00 million | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 238.00 million | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 187.00 million | -21.4% |
| 2019 | 119.00 million | -36.4% |
| 2020 | 116.00 million | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 121.00 million | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 125.00 million | +3.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 125.00 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 280.76 million, 45% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Italy's 125.00 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 215.81 million, 58% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in Italy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +97.7% | 361.50 million | 714.70 million |
| 2015 | +84.1% | 151.00 million | 278.00 million |
| 2002 | -59.6% | 705.00 million | 285.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 663.18 million | 361.50 million | 791.00 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 345.40 million | 210.00 million | 746.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 191.80 million | 119.00 million | 278.00 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 120.67 million | 116.00 million | 125.00 million | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Italy?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Italy was 125.00 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on pollution recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 791.00 million in 1998.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on pollution recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 116.00 million in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for environmental taxes, taxes on pollution?
- Italy ranks 42nd out of 74 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on pollution rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.