In 2022, Spain witnessed a decline in environmental taxes, totaling €20.529 billion, marking a 3.2% decrease from the previous year. Despite comprising 6.2% of the nation’s total taxes, there was a slight drop of nine-tenths compared to 2021. Notably, households took on a more significant role, contributing 49.9% to the overall environmental tax load, a 3.2-point increase from the preceding year.
Breaking down the figures:
- Total Environmental Taxes: €20.529 billion (Variation: -3.2%)
- Energy Sector Contributions: €16.555 billion (Variation: -4.4%)
- Transportation Sector Contributions: €3.012 billion (Variation: +6.8%)
- Pollution and Resources Contributions: €962 million (Variation: -9.5%)
This data snapshot provides a concise overview of Spain’s environmental taxation landscape, emphasizing changes in contributions across key sectors.