Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel) was 74.66 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Democratic Republic of Congo is 74.66 billion, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 79.9% on the previous year and down 73.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 277.00 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, 506.83 million, in 2000.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 17th of 119 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 506.83 million | — |
| 2001 | 3.26 billion | +544.1% |
| 2002 | 9.17 billion | +180.9% |
| 2003 | 17.13 billion | +86.8% |
| 2004 | 19.11 billion | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 29.11 billion | +52.3% |
| 2006 | 41.15 billion | +41.3% |
| 2007 | 63.90 billion | +55.3% |
| 2008 | 115.00 billion | +80.0% |
| 2009 | 149.00 billion | +29.6% |
| 2010 | 194.00 billion | +30.2% |
| 2011 | 277.00 billion | +42.8% |
| 2012 | 60.13 billion | -78.3% |
| 2013 | 31.52 billion | -47.6% |
| 2014 | 15.81 billion | -49.8% |
| 2015 | 17.25 billion | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 13.39 billion | -22.4% |
| 2017 | 17.89 billion | +33.5% |
| 2018 | 27.17 billion | +51.9% |
| 2019 | 26.44 billion | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 41.50 billion | +56.9% |
| 2021 | 74.66 billion | +79.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 74.66 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.83 billion, 12.8× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 74.66 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.83 billion, 12.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel) in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +544.1% | 506.83 million | 3.26 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.73 billion | 506.83 million | 149.00 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.06 billion | 13.39 billion | 277.00 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.08 billion | 41.50 billion | 74.66 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 74.66 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 277.00 billion in 2011.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 506.83 million in 2000.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport)?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 17th out of 119 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.