Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Canada

Canada: Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) was 4.71 billion in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
4.71 billion
Change on year
down 15.0%
World rank
58th
of 119 countries
All-time high
5.54 billion
in 2018
All-time low
4.71 billion
in 2020
Years of data
6
2015–2020

Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Canada, 2015–2020

02.0B4.0B6.0B2015201720202015: 4.8B2016: 5.0B2017: 5.4B2018: 5.5B2019: 5.5B2020: 4.7B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Canada is 4.71 billion, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 15.0% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.

Canada ranks 58th of 119 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Canada, year by year

Annual values for Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) (Domestic Currency) in Canada, 2015 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2015 4.79 billion
2016 5.05 billion +5.4%
2017 5.38 billion +6.5%
2018 5.54 billion +3.0%
2019 5.54 billion -0.0%
2020 4.71 billion -15.0%

Canada compared with similar countries

  • Canada's 4.71 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.35 billion, 2.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5.26 billion 4.79 billion 5.54 billion 5
2020s 4.71 billion 4.71 billion 4.71 billion 1

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 55 Mauritius 5.69 billion compare
  2. 56 Albania 5.57 billion compare
  3. 57 Poland 4.85 billion compare
  4. 59 North Macedonia 4.61 billion compare
  5. 60 Niger 4.22 billion compare
  6. 61 Austria 3.93 billion compare

See the full ranking of 119 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Canada?
Environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Canada was 4.71 billion in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 5.54 billion in 2018.
What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 4.71 billion in 2020.
How does Canada rank for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport)?
Canada ranks 58th out of 119 countries with data for 2020.
Is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Canada 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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Indicator
Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
119 places, 2,394 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.