Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources in Iceland

Iceland: Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources was 336.56 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
336.56 million
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
31st
of 77 countries
All-time high
338.14 million
in 2021
All-time low
1.64 million
in 2010
Years of data
13
2006–2022

Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources in Iceland, 2006–2022

0100.0M200.0M300.0M2006201420222006: 3.1M2008: 6.3M2009: 5.4M2010: 1.6M2014: 66.5M2015: 31.3M2016: 89.7M2017: 70.0M2018: 98.9M2019: 172.7M2020: 279.5M2021: 338.1M2022: 336.6M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Iceland is 336.56 million, measured in 2022.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 20,403.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Iceland peaked at 338.14 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.64 million, in 2010.

That places Iceland 31st out of 77 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Iceland, 2006 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2006 3.07 million
2008 6.26 million +103.4%
2009 5.41 million -13.5%
2010 1.64 million -69.7%
2014 66.49 million +3950.8%
2015 31.28 million -53.0%
2016 89.73 million +186.9%
2017 70.01 million -22.0%
2018 98.95 million +41.3%
2019 172.69 million +74.5%
2020 279.53 million +61.9%
2021 338.14 million +21.0%
2022 336.56 million -0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.91 million 3.07 million 6.26 million 3
2010s 75.83 million 1.64 million 172.69 million 7
2020s 318.08 million 279.53 million 338.14 million 3

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 28 Mauritania 444.50 million compare
  2. 29 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 399.00 million compare
  3. 30 Niger 397.94 million compare
  4. 32 Solomon Islands 321.74 million compare
  5. 33 Mexico 193.99 million compare
  6. 34 Morocco 189.00 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Iceland?
Environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Iceland was 336.56 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 338.14 million in 2021.
What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.64 million in 2010.
How does Iceland rank for environmental taxes, taxes on resources?
Iceland ranks 31st out of 77 countries with data for 2022.
Is environmental taxes, taxes on resources rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 20,403.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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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Indicator
Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
77 places, 1,478 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.