Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel) in Uganda
Uganda: Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel) was 116.00 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental taxes, Taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Uganda, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Uganda is 116.00 billion, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 23.6% on the previous year and up 72.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Uganda peaked at 116.00 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 10.41 billion, in 1995.
That places Uganda 15th 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) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 10.41 billion | — |
| 1996 | 12.75 billion | +22.5% |
| 1997 | 16.82 billion | +32.0% |
| 1998 | 20.03 billion | +19.0% |
| 1999 | 17.42 billion | -13.0% |
| 2000 | 17.89 billion | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 18.81 billion | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 23.25 billion | +23.6% |
| 2003 | 30.44 billion | +30.9% |
| 2004 | 42.71 billion | +40.3% |
| 2005 | 52.44 billion | +22.8% |
| 2006 | 63.21 billion | +20.5% |
| 2007 | 66.33 billion | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 40.00 billion | -39.7% |
| 2009 | 47.83 billion | +19.6% |
| 2010 | 64.10 billion | +34.0% |
| 2011 | 67.42 billion | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 63.79 billion | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 69.98 billion | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 92.86 billion | +32.7% |
| 2015 | 91.89 billion | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 73.35 billion | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 80.34 billion | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 98.19 billion | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 96.56 billion | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 93.82 billion | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 116.00 billion | +23.6% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 116.00 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.83 billion, 19.9× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 116.00 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.83 billion, 19.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.49 billion | 10.41 billion | 20.03 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 40.29 billion | 17.89 billion | 66.33 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.85 billion | 63.79 billion | 98.19 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 104.91 billion | 93.82 billion | 116.00 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Uganda?
- Environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) in Uganda was 116.00 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 116.00 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.41 billion in 1995.
- How does Uganda rank for environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport)?
- Uganda ranks 15th out of 119 countries with data for 2021.
- Is environmental taxes, taxes on transport (excluding fuel for transport) rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.