Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) was 399.00 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources in United Kingdom, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, environmental taxes, taxes on resources in United Kingdom stood at 399.00 million.
That represents a change of down 10.1% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on resources in United Kingdom peaked at 444.00 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 8.00 million, in 2001.
United Kingdom ranks 29th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 9.00 million | — |
| 1996 | 12.00 million | +33.3% |
| 1997 | 11.00 million | -8.3% |
| 1998 | 11.00 million | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 12.00 million | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 11.00 million | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 8.00 million | -27.3% |
| 2002 | 221.00 million | +2662.5% |
| 2003 | 350.00 million | +58.4% |
| 2004 | 339.00 million | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 339.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 332.00 million | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 350.00 million | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 347.00 million | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 287.00 million | -17.3% |
| 2010 | 302.00 million | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 311.00 million | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 288.00 million | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 306.00 million | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 375.00 million | +22.5% |
| 2015 | 381.00 million | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 397.00 million | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 399.00 million | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 399.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 432.00 million | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 396.00 million | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 444.00 million | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 399.00 million | -10.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 399.00 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 55.06 million, 7.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 399.00 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 49.54 million, 8.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes, Taxes on resources (Domestic Currency) in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +2662.5% | 8.00 million | 221.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.00 million | 9.00 million | 12.00 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 258.40 million | 8.00 million | 350.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 359.00 million | 288.00 million | 432.00 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 413.00 million | 396.00 million | 444.00 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on resources in United Kingdom?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on resources in United Kingdom was 399.00 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 444.00 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on resources recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.00 million in 2001.
- How does United Kingdom rank for environmental taxes, taxes on resources?
- United Kingdom ranks 29th out of 77 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on resources rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.