Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) was 47.09 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources in Bulgaria, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Bulgaria is 47.09 million, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and up 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Bulgaria peaked at 63.42 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 57,400, in 1995.
Bulgaria ranks 46th of 77 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 resources (Domestic Currency) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 57,400 | — |
| 1996 | 139,700 | +143.4% |
| 1997 | 324,300 | +132.1% |
| 1998 | 1.05 million | +223.8% |
| 1999 | 1.56 million | +48.5% |
| 2000 | 1.48 million | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 1.48 million | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 763,000 | -48.6% |
| 2003 | 4.92 million | +544.5% |
| 2004 | 27.50 million | +459.2% |
| 2005 | 25.98 million | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 33.07 million | +27.3% |
| 2007 | 30.47 million | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 53.22 million | +74.7% |
| 2009 | 35.32 million | -33.6% |
| 2010 | 48.63 million | +37.7% |
| 2011 | 63.42 million | +30.4% |
| 2012 | 37.18 million | -41.4% |
| 2013 | 59.06 million | +58.9% |
| 2014 | 56.73 million | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 57.41 million | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 60.70 million | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 56.65 million | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 57.74 million | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 57.85 million | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 48.77 million | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 49.04 million | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 47.09 million | -4.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 47.09 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 55.06 million, 86% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 47.09 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 49.54 million, 95% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Bulgaria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +544.5% | 763,000 | 4.92 million |
| 2004 | +459.2% | 4.92 million | 27.50 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 626,120 | 57,400 | 1.56 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 21.42 million | 763,000 | 53.22 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.54 million | 37.18 million | 63.42 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.30 million | 47.09 million | 49.04 million | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Bulgaria?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Bulgaria was 47.09 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 63.42 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,400 in 1995.
- How does Bulgaria rank for environmental taxes, taxes on resources?
- Bulgaria ranks 46th out of 77 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on resources rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.