Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) was 47.88 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources in Mauritius, 2005–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Mauritius stood at 47.88 million.
The figure is down 63.3% on the previous year and down 78.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Mauritius peaked at 571.53 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 35.53 million, in 2006.
Mauritius ranks 45th 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 Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 37.79 million | — |
| 2006 | 35.53 million | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 130.25 million | +266.6% |
| 2008 | 73.19 million | -43.8% |
| 2009 | 128.38 million | +75.4% |
| 2010 | 89.89 million | -30.0% |
| 2011 | 223.91 million | +149.1% |
| 2012 | 92.33 million | -58.8% |
| 2013 | 159.97 million | +73.3% |
| 2014 | 571.53 million | +257.3% |
| 2015 | 227.81 million | -60.1% |
| 2016 | 216.35 million | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 85.39 million | -60.5% |
| 2018 | 127.46 million | +49.3% |
| 2019 | 300.25 million | +135.6% |
| 2020 | 130.60 million | -56.5% |
| 2021 | 47.88 million | -63.3% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 47.88 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 83.38 million, 57% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 47.88 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 694.25 million, 7% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.03 million | 35.53 million | 130.25 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 209.49 million | 85.39 million | 571.53 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.24 million | 47.88 million | 130.60 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Mauritius?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on resources in Mauritius was 47.88 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 571.53 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.53 million in 2006.
- How does Mauritius rank for environmental taxes, taxes on resources?
- Mauritius ranks 45th out of 77 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on resources rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.