Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) was 15.55 billion in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Bangladesh, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Bangladesh is 15.55 billion, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 73.8% on the previous year and up 163.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Bangladesh peaked at 19.96 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.47 billion, in 2001.
Bangladesh ranks 38th of 119 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 transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.49 billion | — |
| 2001 | 1.47 billion | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 2.30 billion | +56.0% |
| 2003 | 2.94 billion | +27.9% |
| 2004 | 2.50 billion | -14.8% |
| 2005 | 2.61 billion | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 3.29 billion | +26.1% |
| 2007 | 4.44 billion | +34.9% |
| 2008 | 4.17 billion | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 3.86 billion | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 4.12 billion | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 4.81 billion | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 5.90 billion | +22.6% |
| 2013 | 6.41 billion | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 8.68 billion | +35.4% |
| 2015 | 10.18 billion | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 10.57 billion | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 19.96 billion | +88.8% |
| 2018 | 11.27 billion | -43.5% |
| 2019 | 9.31 billion | -17.4% |
| 2020 | 3.36 billion | -63.9% |
| 2021 | 8.95 billion | +166.4% |
| 2022 | 15.55 billion | +73.8% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 15.55 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.12 billion, 7.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.91 billion | 1.47 billion | 4.44 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.12 billion | 4.12 billion | 19.96 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.29 billion | 3.36 billion | 15.55 billion | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Bangladesh?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Bangladesh was 15.55 billion in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 19.96 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 billion in 2001.
- How does Bangladesh rank for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport)?
- Bangladesh ranks 38th out of 119 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) (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.