Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution in South Africa

South Africa: Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution was 1.45 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.45 billion
Change on year
down 8.1%
World rank
24th
of 74 countries
All-time high
1.58 billion
in 2021
All-time low
41.21 million
in 2004
Years of data
19
2004–2022

Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution in South Africa, 2004–2022

0500.0M1.0B1.5B2004201320222004: 41.2M2005: 61.4M2006: 75.1M2007: 86.3M2008: 78.6M2009: 174.4M2010: 409.3M2011: 197.6M2012: 287.6M2013: 241.0M2014: 265.2M2015: 235.2M2016: 379.3M2017: 1.0B2018: 1.1B2019: 1.1B2020: 1.2B2021: 1.6B2022: 1.4B

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 in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in South Africa, 2004 to 2022.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 21 Czechia 2.37 billion compare
  2. 22 Denmark 2.18 billion compare
  3. 23 Netherlands 1.68 billion compare
  4. 25 Brazil 1.09 billion compare
  5. 26 Australia 1.03 billion compare
  6. 27 Israel 906.58 million compare

See the full ranking of 74 places →

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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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Indicator
Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
74 places, 1,403 data points, 1995–2022
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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.