Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Iceland
Iceland: Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) was 336.56 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources in Iceland, 2006–2022
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 (Domestic Currency) in Iceland, year by year
| 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% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 336.56 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 55.06 million, 6.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 336.56 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 49.54 million, 6.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Iceland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +3950.8% | 1.64 million | 66.49 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 0 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 0 current USD (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 0 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
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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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.