Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) was 43.40 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Rwanda, 1996–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Rwanda is 43.40 billion, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 16.1% on the previous year and up 123.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Rwanda peaked at 56.58 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.86 billion, in 1996.
That places Rwanda 22nd 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.86 billion | — |
| 1997 | 2.47 billion | +32.8% |
| 1998 | 3.02 billion | +22.1% |
| 1999 | 3.37 billion | +11.5% |
| 2000 | 3.17 billion | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 3.27 billion | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 3.88 billion | +18.6% |
| 2003 | 4.11 billion | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 4.65 billion | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 4.46 billion | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 6.69 billion | +50.0% |
| 2007 | 7.28 billion | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 8.46 billion | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 10.95 billion | +29.4% |
| 2010 | 17.46 billion | +59.4% |
| 2011 | 19.43 billion | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 23.79 billion | +22.5% |
| 2013 | 25.69 billion | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 26.61 billion | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 32.87 billion | +23.5% |
| 2016 | 46.01 billion | +40.0% |
| 2017 | 48.46 billion | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 51.07 billion | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 56.58 billion | +10.8% |
| 2020 | 51.73 billion | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 43.40 billion | -16.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 43.40 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.83 billion, 7.4× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 43.40 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.83 billion, 7.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.68 billion | 1.86 billion | 3.37 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 5.69 billion | 3.17 billion | 10.95 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.80 billion | 17.46 billion | 56.58 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.56 billion | 43.40 billion | 51.73 billion | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More public sector data for Rwanda
- Arms imports 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 2.65 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0025 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 117.65 % change on previous year (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 12.34 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0116 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate -1.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 175.92 million current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 1,500 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Rwanda?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Rwanda was 43.40 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 56.58 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.86 billion in 1996.
- How does Rwanda rank for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport)?
- Rwanda ranks 22nd out of 119 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.