Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) was 266.51 million in 2020. ▲ Rising
Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution in Switzerland, 2008–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Switzerland is 266.51 million, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Switzerland peaked at 272.31 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 188.16 million, in 2009.
That places Switzerland 36th out of 74 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 203.54 million | — |
| 2009 | 188.16 million | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 192.26 million | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 193.88 million | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 193.83 million | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 202.21 million | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 193.66 million | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 200.25 million | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 257.88 million | +28.8% |
| 2017 | 260.22 million | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 272.31 million | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 271.15 million | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 266.51 million | -1.7% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 266.51 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 280.76 million, 95% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 266.51 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 215.81 million, 1.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes, Taxes on pollution (Domestic Currency) in Switzerland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +28.8% | 200.25 million | 257.88 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 195.85 million | 188.16 million | 203.54 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 223.76 million | 192.26 million | 272.31 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 266.51 million | 266.51 million | 266.51 million | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Switzerland?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on pollution in Switzerland was 266.51 million in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on pollution recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 272.31 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on pollution recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 188.16 million in 2009.
- How does Switzerland rank for environmental taxes, taxes on pollution?
- Switzerland ranks 36th out of 74 countries with data for 2020.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on pollution rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.