Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Australia
Australia: Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) was 784.00 million in 2019. ▲ Rising
Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources in Australia, 2010–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Australia is 784.00 million, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 51.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Australia peaked at 941.00 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 516.00 million, in 2010.
That places Australia 26th out of 77 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 516.00 million | — |
| 2011 | 548.00 million | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 559.00 million | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 654.00 million | +17.0% |
| 2014 | 738.00 million | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 941.00 million | +27.5% |
| 2016 | 867.00 million | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 833.00 million | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 799.00 million | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 784.00 million | -1.9% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 784.00 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 55.06 million, 14.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Australia's 784.00 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.64 billion, 30% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Australia
- 23 Poland 1.58 billion compare
- 24 Norway 1.25 billion compare
- 25 Burkina Faso 944.01 million compare
- 27 Canada 644.81 million compare
- 28 Mauritania 444.50 million compare
- 29 United Kingdom 399.00 million compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Australia?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Australia was 784.00 million in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 941.00 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 516.00 million in 2010.
- How does Australia rank for environmental taxes, taxes on resources?
- Australia ranks 26th out of 77 countries with data for 2019.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on resources rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (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.