Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in South Africa
South Africa: Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) was 1.45 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution in South Africa, 2004–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1.45 billion for environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in 2022.
The figure is down 8.1% on the previous year and up 403.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in South Africa peaked at 1.58 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 41.21 million, in 2004.
South Africa ranks 24th 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 41.21 million | — |
| 2005 | 61.38 million | +48.9% |
| 2006 | 75.13 million | +22.4% |
| 2007 | 86.31 million | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 78.56 million | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 174.39 million | +122.0% |
| 2010 | 409.31 million | +134.7% |
| 2011 | 197.62 million | -51.7% |
| 2012 | 287.61 million | +45.5% |
| 2013 | 241.04 million | -16.2% |
| 2014 | 265.18 million | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 235.16 million | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 379.32 million | +61.3% |
| 2017 | 1.01 billion | +167.0% |
| 2018 | 1.07 billion | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 1.06 billion | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 1.21 billion | +13.9% |
| 2021 | 1.58 billion | +30.7% |
| 2022 | 1.45 billion | -8.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.45 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 506.06 million, 2.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1.45 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 513.41 million, 2.8× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.17 million | 41.21 million | 174.39 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 515.91 million | 197.62 million | 1.07 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.41 billion | 1.21 billion | 1.58 billion | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in South Africa?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in South Africa was 1.45 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on pollution recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on pollution recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.21 million in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for environmental taxes, taxes on pollution?
- South Africa ranks 24th out of 74 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on pollution rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 403.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.