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

Philippines: Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) was 38.27 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
38.27 billion
Change on year
up 10.6%
World rank
23rd
of 119 countries
All-time high
65.61 billion
in 2018
All-time low
12.69 billion
in 2005
Years of data
17
2005–2021

Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Philippines, 2005–2021

20.0B40.0B60.0B2005201320212005: 12.7B2006: 13.2B2007: 15.8B2008: 17.3B2009: 18.0B2010: 21.0B2011: 21.1B2012: 25.7B2013: 25.9B2014: 29.8B2015: 31.7B2016: 50.5B2017: 63.9B2018: 65.6B2019: 58.4B2020: 34.6B2021: 38.3B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2021, environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Philippines stood at 38.27 billion.

That represents a change of up 10.6% on the previous year and up 81.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Philippines peaked at 65.61 billion in 2018 and was at its lowest, 12.69 billion, in 2005.

That places Philippines 23rd out of 119 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 for transport) in Philippines, year by year

Annual values for Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) (Domestic Currency) in Philippines, 2005 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2005 12.69 billion
2006 13.23 billion +4.2%
2007 15.75 billion +19.1%
2008 17.30 billion +9.8%
2009 18.05 billion +4.3%
2010 21.01 billion +16.4%
2011 21.05 billion +0.2%
2012 25.70 billion +22.1%
2013 25.90 billion +0.8%
2014 29.84 billion +15.2%
2015 31.73 billion +6.3%
2016 50.48 billion +59.1%
2017 63.94 billion +26.7%
2018 65.61 billion +2.6%
2019 58.41 billion -11.0%
2020 34.59 billion -40.8%
2021 38.27 billion +10.6%

Philippines compared with similar countries

  • Philippines's 38.27 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.31 billion, 3.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Philippines's 38.27 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 13.76 billion, 2.8× the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.40 billion 12.69 billion 18.05 billion 5
2010s 39.37 billion 21.01 billion 65.61 billion 10
2020s 36.43 billion 34.59 billion 38.27 billion 2

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 20 Brazil 56.94 billion compare
  2. 21 Nigeria 44.70 billion compare
  3. 22 Rwanda 43.40 billion compare
  4. 24 Pakistan 31.70 billion compare
  5. 25 Mexico 31.37 billion compare
  6. 26 Jamaica 28.94 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 Philippines?
Environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Philippines was 38.27 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 65.61 billion in 2018.
What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 12.69 billion in 2005.
How does Philippines rank for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport)?
Philippines ranks 23rd out of 119 countries with data for 2021.
Is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 81.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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.